Parker
boy name#102 in 2025Parker entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #72 in 2015, ranks #102 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#102
rank today
#72
peak (2015)
3,477
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #582 |
| 1890s | #568 |
| 1900s | #678 |
| 1910s | #722 |
| 1920s | #774 |
| 1930s | #840 |
| 1940s | #870 |
| 1950s | #983 |
| 1960s | #1054 |
| 1970s | #1167 |
| 1980s | #565 |
| 1990s | #219 |
| 2000s | #117 |
| 2010s | #84 |
| 2020s | #95 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Parker has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 127,000 people named Parker are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Parker alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Parker in 2025?
- Parker ranks #102 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,477 babies given the name.
- When was the name Parker most popular?
- Parker peaked in 2015, reaching #72 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Parker with classmates?
- Parker will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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