Parker is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #91 in 2023 with 3,802 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 5,720 births ranking #73. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 111.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 449 boys born was named Parker. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.