9,307births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1918Peak · United States
#991United States 2025
Palmer is a boy name family recorded 9,307 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#991 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1918, at 8.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Palmer
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | English | 9,264 | 🇺🇸 United States | #991 | 1918 | ▲ 88 % |
| Palmer | English | 31 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1538 | 2025 | – |
| Palmer | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1517 | 2007 | new |
Questions about Palmer
How popular is the name Palmer?
In 2025 it ranked #991 in the United States. Official registers record 9,307 births across 3 countries.
When was Palmer most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1918, at 8.0 births per 100,000.
Is Palmer a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Palmer is a boy name.