Palmer is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4812 in 2017 with 3 recorded births. This places Palmer in the bottom 22% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 17 births ranking #1538. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 107,621 boys born was named Palmer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Palmer is a polished surname-style name traditionally linked with pilgrimage. It feels tailored, modern, and comfortably unisex.
The name rose as parents embraced surnames with crisp structure and understated strength. Its history is older than its modern feel suggests, which gives it added depth.