Palmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2010 in 1996 with 44 recorded births. This places Palmer in the top 19% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 240 births ranking #944. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 43,051 boys born was named Palmer. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.