Palmer is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2346 in 2023 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 20 births ranking #1512. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 23,325 girls 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.