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Palmer
OriginEnglish surname and occupational
Meaning"he who holds the palm; pilgrim"
GenderGirl
US Rank#232
Top 1000
About Palmer
The name Palmer is currently ranked #232 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #232 in 2025. The name is most popular in PALMER, PALMER, and PALMER. Palmer is also used for boys, ranking #995 in 2025 (less 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 | #1,355 | 173 | 96.8 |
| 2015 | #1,346 | 177 | 99.2 |
| 2016 | #1,080 | 241 | 136 |
| 2017 | #1,044 | 247 | 143.1 |
| 2018 | #675 | 433 | 254.5 |
| 2019 | #461 | 675 | 402.2 |
| 2020 | #348 | 888 | 549.3 |
| 2021 | #330 | 996 | 607 |
| 2022 | #294 | 1,075 | 655.4 |
| 2023 | #277 | 1,132 | 705.5 |
| 2024 | #258 | 1,221 | 753.6 |
| 2025 | #232 | 1,330 | 827.5 |
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Famous Palmers
- Palmer Corrine (b. 2017)
daughter of Cameran Eubanks and Jason Wimberly.
Palmer in pop culture
- Palmer Dodge
character in film "Just Go with It"
- Laura Palmer
character on TV's Twin Peaks
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