Palmer

Palmer is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,423 babies in the United States.

Palmer at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Palmer

Palmer belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Palmer first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 17,090 babies since 1880, including 1,423 in 2024.

Palmer in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Palmer in 2024
1,423
Total since 1880
17,090

Palmer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Babies named Palmer in 2025
37
Total since 1996
109

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Palmer mean?

The meaning of Palmer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Palmer a boy or girl name?

Palmer is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,423 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Palmer?

Palmer comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Palmer?

Palmer is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 17,090 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].