Palmer

Rank 294th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Palmer was 294th most popular baby name for girls and 521st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,270 babies were named Palmer in the United States. The gender distribution for "Palmer" is 84.3% female and 15.7% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,646 babies in the United States were named Palmer. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Palmer is around 8 to 17 years old.

The name "Palmer" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Palmer is .

Palmer Meaning & Origin

Palmer is a surname of English origin which means a pilgrim, signifying someone who has journeyed to a holy place or embarked on a spiritual voyage, suggesting connotations of dedication, faithfulness and adventure.

The name Palmer is described as charming, adventurous and ambitious.

Pronunciation

Palmer is pronounced pal-mer in English. The name Palmer has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Palmer

  • The name Palmer is often associated with palm trees, and in some cultures, people named Palmer are often humorously referred to as having "green thumbs" or being inherently good at gardening and plant care.

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Geography

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