Parker

Rank 94th Gender Neutral 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Parker was 94th most popular baby name for boys and 74th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 6,243 babies were named Parker in the United States. The gender distribution for "Parker" is 61.5% male and 38.5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 539 babies in the United States were named Parker. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Parker is around 14 to 15 years old.

The name "Parker" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Parker is Park.

Parker Meaning & Origin

Parker, of English origin, essentially means "park keeper", suggesting a close connection with nature and a caretaker's responsibility.

The name Parker is described as adventurous, inventive and versatile.

Pronunciation

Parker is pronounced par-ker in English. The name Parker has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Parker

The name Parker is shared with one of the most renowned and influential jazz soloists in history, Charlie Parker. His music made a significant impact on the jazz genre.

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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