Palmer
How to say it: PAH-mer · /ˈpɑmər/
English occupational surname for a pilgrim who carried a palm branch, denoting one who had visited the Holy Land.
Palmer was the 265th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,560 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #121 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #265 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,560 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,125 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #121 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Palmer keeps climbing and the 2020s are its strongest showing yet. At its peak today, it looks set to rise further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Mellow yet crisp in two syllables with an easy occupational surname feel. Sutton shares the same style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Palmer is about 1 in 89.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Palmer
- Palmer Luckey (born 1992)American founder of Oculus VR and inventor of the Oculus Rift
- Palmer Cox (1840–1924)Canadian illustrator and author
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