Palmer is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1672 in 2024 with 18 recorded births. This places Palmer in the top 22% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 20 births ranking #1512. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 14,333 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.