Palmer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #995 in 2025 with 230 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 240 births ranking #944. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 422.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,426 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.