Palmer
boy name#991 in 2025Palmer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #383 in 1908, ranks #991 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#991
rank today
#383
peak (1908)
230
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #612 |
| 1890s | #551 |
| 1900s | #485 |
| 1910s | #490 |
| 1920s | #545 |
| 1930s | #674 |
| 1940s | #834 |
| 1950s | #1140 |
| 1960s | #1424 |
| 1970s | #2393 |
| 1980s | #2251 |
| 1990s | #1883 |
| 2000s | #1699 |
| 2010s | #1377 |
| 2020s | #1044 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Palmer has been most popular in FL, TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 5,200 people named Palmer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Palmer alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Palmer in 2025?
- Palmer ranks #991 among US boy names in 2025, with 230 babies given the name.
- When was the name Palmer most popular?
- Palmer peaked in 1908, reaching #383 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Palmer with classmates?
- Palmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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