Palmer
PAH-mer; PAHL-mer
English surname and occupational
"he who holds the palm; pilgrim"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
The name Palmer is currently ranked #258 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #258 in 2024. The name is most popular in PALMER, PALMER, and PALMER. Palmer is occasionally used for boys in 2024.
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# 258 in the US
Palmer Rank in US Top 1000
# 425 on Nameberry
Palmer Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name Palmer
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Famous People Named Palmer
- Palmer Corrine (b. 2017)daughter of Cameran Eubanks and Jason Wimberly.
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