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The name 'Booker' originates from Old English, meaning 'scribe' or 'one who writes'. It evolved from 'bōcere' in Old English to 'Booker' in Modern English. The name is associated with intelligence and creativity. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Notable figures include Booker T. Washington.

The name Booker is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Booker has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Booker' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 364th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 474th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 689th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1236th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2452nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4215th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1624th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Booker' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.