How Many People Are Named Palmer?

17,090

people in the United States are named Palmer

1 in 19,602 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2011

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0051%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

1,423 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: PAHL-mər, PAH-mər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname meaning "pilgrim". It is ultimately from Latin palma "palm tree", since pilgrims to the Holy Land often brought back palm fronds as proof of their journey.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.3 years old

Young (<30) 11,247
65.8%
Adult (30–60) 825
4.8%
Senior (>60) 5,018
29.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,059
Florida 790
Georgia 701
North Carolina 661
Pennsylvania 562
California 523
Ohio 484
Tennessee 462
Minnesota 461
South Carolina 397

💡 Fun Facts About "Palmer"

  • 1,423 babies were named Palmer in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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