girl name
Palmer
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#232 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Palmer in the US, 1880–2025
Palmer first appears in US records in 1908. It peaked in 2025, when 1,330 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,330.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Palmer popular?
Near its peak Palmer is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 6,646 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,296 | |
| 2000s | 128 | |
| 1990s | 61 | |
| 1980s | 18 | |
| 1960s | 38 | |
| 1950s | 45 | |
| 1940s | 31 | |
| 1930s | 20 | |
| 1920s | 54 | |
| 1910s | 45 | |
| 1900s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer a boy or a girl name?
Palmer is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Palmer a popular name right now?
Palmer is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Palmer?
In 2025, Palmer ranked #232 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Palmer most popular?
Palmer was most popular in 2025, when about 1,330 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.