Palmer
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Palm bearer, pilgrim
Origin: English/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #232 in 2025 with 1,330 babies born.
History: Palmer surged in the 2010s-2020s as a surname-name carrying preppy American energy. Arnold Palmer — the King of golf — made the name legendary. The Arnold Palmer drink (half iced tea, half lemonade) is an American classic. Palmer represents country club America — polo shirts, green fairways, and names that sound like they have a golf handicap.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Palmer? About 1 in 2,134 babies born in 2025 were named Palmer, or roughly 4.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Palmer
What does the name Palmer mean?
Palmer means “Palm bearer, pilgrim” from English/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Palmer?
Palmer has English/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Palm bearer, pilgrim”.
How popular is Palmer?
Palmer ranked #232 in 2025 — given to 1,330 babies that year.
When was Palmer most popular?
Palmer peaked in 2025 with 1,330 babies registered that year.
Is Palmer a boy or girl name?
Palmer is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 50% of Palmers are boys and 50% are girls.
Is the name Palmer rising or falling in popularity?
Palmer has risen 116 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #348 in 2020 to #232 in 2025.
How long has Palmer been recorded?
Palmer appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.