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Striker

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Striker

Pronounced STRY-kur /ˈstraɪ.kər/Medium

Meaning: The English word Striker — a forward in football, or 'one who strikes' — used as a bold, energetic modern word-name. Dynamic and sporty.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold, sporty word-name: Striker means 'a forward in football; one who strikes' (said 'STRY-kur'). Dynamic and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word Striker — a forward in football, or 'one who strikes' — used as a bold, energetic modern word-name. Dynamic and sporty.
U.S. rank (2023)#12049 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920112023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Striker is the English word for a football forward, used as a bold modern word-name. It reads sporty and energetic, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'STRY-kur').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and sporty.

Did you know? Striker is the English word for a forward in football — or simply 'one who strikes' — a dynamic, energetic word-name (said 'STRY-kur').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Striker — English word Striker; a forward in football

Variations

StrykerStriekerStrikker

Nicknames

StrikeRyke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Striker mean?

Striker is the English word for a forward in football, or 'one who strikes.'

How do you pronounce Striker?

It's said STRY-kur /ˈstraɪ.kər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Striker a boy or girl name?

Striker is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Striker?

Striker is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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