Parker
Parker first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2014, when 5,720 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,477.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Parker popular?
Steady Parker has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 22,420 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49,234 | |
| 2000s | 35,729 | |
| 1990s | 16,234 | |
| 1980s | 2,800 | |
| 1970s | 632 | |
| 1960s | 524 | |
| 1950s | 568 | |
| 1940s | 578 | |
| 1930s | 559 | |
| 1920s | 728 | |
| 1910s | 546 | |
| 1900s | 143 | |
| 1890s | 134 | |
| 1880s | 112 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Parker mean?
An English occupational surname, “keeper of the park.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parker mean?
Parker means Park keeper. An English occupational surname, “keeper of the park.”
What is the origin of the name Parker?
Parker is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Parker?
Parker is pronounced “PAR-ker.”
Is Parker a boy or a girl name?
Parker is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Parker a popular name right now?
Parker has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Parker?
In 2025, Parker ranked #102 among boys’ and #106 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Parker most popular?
Parker was most popular in 2014, when about 5,720 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Parker?
Names similar to Parker include Sawyer, Carter, Hudson, Quinn.
What names go well with Parker?
English names that pair well with Parker include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.