Parker
Parker: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หpษษนkษ/ ยท /หpษหkษ/
Meaning and origin of Parker
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name.
How popular is Parker?
Since 1880, 32,895 girls and 130,941 boys in the U.S. have been named Parker (20% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #72 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #102 for boys, with 6,013 babies given the name.
Names similar to Parker
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Parker FAQ
What does the name Parker mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name.
What is the origin of the name Parker?
Parker is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Parker?
Since 1880, 32,895 girls and 130,941 boys in the U.S. have been named Parker (20% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #72 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #102 for boys, with 6,013 babies given the name.
Is Parker a boy or girl name?
Parker is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (32,895 girls and 130,941 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.