Parker
How to say it: PAHR-kur · /ˈpɑːrkər/
English occupational surname meaning 'park keeper' or 'gamekeeper of a park'; now used as a given name.
Parker was the 110th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,013 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #125 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #110 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 6,013 |
| Share of births | 1 in 551 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #125 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On a long climb, Parker sees its best showing in the 2020s. It stands at its high after steady gains.
What goes with it
Parker hits with crisp consonants in two sturdy syllables. Sawyer and Mason share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Parker is about 1 in 23.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #176. Ireland: #303.
Famous people named Parker
- Parker Posey (born 1968)American actress
- Parker Young (born 1988)American actor
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