The nameParker
Parker is an English surname for a park keeper. It is given to boys and increasingly to girls in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Parker means "park keeper", from the Old French parquier.
Origin
English, from an occupational surname.
History
Peter Parker, the identity of Spider-Man, made the surname known. As a boy's name Parker has been in the American top 100 since 2009 and reached 72nd place in 2015.
Famous people named Parker
- Parker Posey, actress
- Parker Stevenson, actor
Popularity of the name Parker
Parker in the United States
Parker was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 62,550 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Parker. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Parker in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 6,141 births a year.
Parker in the United Kingdom
Parker was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,315 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Parker. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Parker in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 451 births a year.
Sibling names for Parker
Names from the same generation as Parker, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parker mean?
Parker means "park keeper", from the Old French parquier.
What is the origin of the name Parker?
English, from an occupational surname.
Is Parker a girl's or a boy's name?
Parker is a boy's name. In the United States, 19% of the babies named Parker are girls.
How popular is the name Parker?
In 2024, Parker was the 97th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,605 births.
What are good sibling names for Parker?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ruby, Sadie, Lily and Evelyn for a sister, Wyatt, Cooper, Carter and Colton for a brother.
Who are famous people named Parker?
Parker Posey, actress; Parker Stevenson, actor.