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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 34.3 years old
📈 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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