Palmer: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pilgrim who carried palms from the Holy Land.
Palmer as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #347
- Peak
- #347 in 2020
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Palmer Means
Palmer is a girl name of English origin. A pilgrim who carried palms from the Holy Land.
How Popular Palmer Is
Palmer currently ranks #347 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #347 in 2020. It is rising.
Good to Know About Palmer
- Palmer peaked at #347 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Palmer has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Palmer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Palmer as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1187
- Peak
- #386 in 1908
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Palmer Means
Palmer is a boy name of English origin. A pilgrim child who carries the palm branch.
How Popular Palmer Is
Palmer currently ranks #1187 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #386 in 1908. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Palmer
- Palmer peaked at #386 in the U.S. in 1908.
- Palmer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Palmer as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1187
- Peak
- #386 in 1908
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Palmer Means
Palmer is a unisex name of English origin. A pilgrim who carries the palm of peace.
How Popular Palmer Is
Palmer currently ranks #1187 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #386 in 1908. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Palmer
- Palmer peaked at #386 in the U.S. in 1908.
- Palmer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Palmer
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Palmer
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Palmer.
Questions About Palmer
What does Palmer mean?
Palmer is a girl name of English origin. A pilgrim who carried palms from the Holy Land.
How popular is Palmer?
Palmer currently ranks #347 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #347 in 2020. It is rising.
Where does Palmer come from?
Palmer comes from English roots. Palmer peaked at #347 in the U.S. in 2020.
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