Palmer is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2658 in 2011 with 67 recorded births. This places Palmer in the top 14% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,330 births ranking #232. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 644.4%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 26,251 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.