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Palmer
OriginEnglish
Meaning"pilgrim; one who holds a palm"
GenderBoy
US Rank#995
Top 1000
About Palmer
The name Palmer is currently ranked #995 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #386 in 1908. The name is most popular in PALMER, PALMER, and PALMER. Palmer is also used for girls, ranking #232 in 2025 (more popular).
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,464 | 112 | 58.3 |
| 2015 | #1,301 | 137 | 71.5 |
| 2016 | #1,345 | 133 | 70.1 |
| 2017 | #1,094 | 179 | 96.7 |
| 2018 | #1,124 | 172 | 94.7 |
| 2019 | #1,175 | 165 | 92 |
| 2020 | #1,187 | 163 | 94.4 |
| 2021 | #989 | 222 | 126.9 |
| 2022 | #1,090 | 200 | 114.5 |
| 2023 | #944 | 240 | 140.3 |
| 2024 | #1,076 | 202 | 117.2 |
| 2025 | #995 | 230 | 134.7 |
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- Palmer Cosslett Putnam
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- (William) Palmer Pyle
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- Grady Palmer Wright (b. 2020)
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