Palmer
Male name · — Stable
1,007
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
#277
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Palmer
Palmer is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1910s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 3,111 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 198 births |
| 1890s | 321 births |
| 1900s | 497 births |
| 1910s | 681 births |
| 1920s | 622 births |
| 1930s | 365 births |
| 1940s | 258 births |
| 2020s | 169 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Palmer?
Palmer has been given to 1,007 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 88 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #277.
Is Palmer a boy or girl name?
Palmer is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Palmer most popular?
Palmer was most popular in 1918, when 88 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Palmer?
Palmer first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).