9,616births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Alberta
#232United States 2025
Palmer is a girl name family recorded 9,616 times in 5 countries since 1908. It ranks highest today in the United States (#232 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2020, at 47.8 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 | 9,389 | 🇺🇸 United States | #232 | 2025 | ▲ 739 % |
| Palmer | English | 84 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #358 | 2020 | new |
| Palmer | English | 82 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #742 | 2022 | – |
| Palmer | English | 56 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1512 | 2025 | – |
| Palmer | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Palmer
How popular is the name Palmer?
In 2025 it ranked #232 in the United States. Official registers record 9,616 births across 5 countries.
When was Palmer most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2020, at 47.8 births per 100,000.
Is Palmer a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Palmer is a girl name.