Parker Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Parker is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Parker?
Parker is spelled P-A-R-K-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Parker at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The occupational surname “Parker” means “keeper of the park”, referring historically to a person who managed a game park or enclosed hunting…
- Origin
- The name “Parker” derives from Old English and Old French roots and was originally used as a surname before becoming a given name in English-speaking…
- Pronunciation
- PAR-ker · 2 syllables
Parker Popularity in 2025
Rank#106
Recorded Births2,536
Rank#102
Recorded Births3,477
- Girls usage fell 2 places to #106 and recorded 11 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #102 and recorded 139 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Parker Mean?
The occupational surname “Parker” means “keeper of the park”, referring historically to a person who managed a game park or enclosed hunting area.
Origin: The name “Parker” derives from Old English and Old French roots and was originally used as a surname before becoming a given name in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Parker?
PronunciationPAR-ker
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Parker?
- History
- “Parker” was historically used as an occupational surname in medieval England associated with individuals who managed parks or game preserves.
Parker Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,536 | #106 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,477 | #102 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,525 | #104 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,616 | #97 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,296 | #122 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,807 | #91 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,409 | #115 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,861 | #94 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,420 | #115 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,845 | #93 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,148 | #128 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,814 | #95 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,977 | #143 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,907 | #98 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,764 | #162 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,007 | #96 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,494 | #207 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,382 | #90 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,482 | #217 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,730 | #87 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,447 | #228 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,418 | #72 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,406 | #233 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,720 | #73 |
When Was Parker Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
5,720 recorded births
National rank #73
2013 · Boys
5,672 recorded births
National rank #74
2015 · Boys
5,418 recorded births
National rank #72
2012 · Boys
5,370 recorded births
National rank #81
Where Parker Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #27 | 40 |
| OK | #33 | 68 |
| LA | #38 | 66 |
| AR | #38 | 47 |
| WY | #45 | 7 |
| IA | #51 | 47 |
| ME | #57 | 15 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #19 | 15 |
| WV | #28 | 41 |
| ME | #41 | 26 |
| LA | #54 | 68 |
| AL | #56 | 75 |