Parker is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1317 in 1997 with 132 recorded births. This places Parker in the top 8% 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 2,536 births ranking #106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 34.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 13,187 girls born was named Parker. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.