Parker is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #175 in 2025 with 293 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 467 births ranking #121. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 928 boys born was named Parker. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Parker is a sleek surname name meaning 'park keeper'. It feels modern, practical, and strongly unisex.
Occupational surnames moved into first-name use with great success in recent decades, and Parker became one of the most durable. Its appeal lies in its crisp sound and polished neutrality.