The first name Palmer

In 2025, 20 girls were named Palmer, making it the 1,512th most popular girls’ name.

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Palmer with other names.

In 2025, 1,330 girls born in the United States were named Palmer, the 232nd most popular girls’ name that year.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Palmer Luckey
  American founder of Oculus VR and inventor of the Oculus Rift, born 1992
• Palmer Cox
  Canadian illustrator and author (1840–1924)
• E. P. Thompson
  British historian & peace activist (1924-1993)
• Manly P. Hall
  Canadian writer and mystic (1901–1990)
• CGP Grey
  American educational YouTuber and podcaster, born 2000
• Lowell Weicker
  American politician (1931–2023)
• Selden P. Spencer
  American politician (1862–1925)
• George P. Putnam
  American publisher, author, and explorer (1887-1950)

• Avery
• Ollie
• Robin
• Rene
• Michel
• Jules
• Dominique
• Noel
• Sacha
• Blaise
• Bellamy
• Andree
• Clovis
• Clair
• Wallis
• Romaine

All 210 names of French origin

What does the name Palmer mean?

Palmer means “a pilgrim from the holy land” in French.

What is the origin of the name Palmer?

From Middle English palmer (“a pilgrim from the Holy Land”), from Old French.

How popular is the name Palmer?

In 2025, 20 girls born in England and Wales were named Palmer, ranking 1,512th.

Is Palmer a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 18,653 US babies named Palmer since 1880, 50% were girls and 50% boys.

When was Palmer most popular?

2025 in the United States, when 1,330 babies were named Palmer, its highest rank at 232nd.

How do you pronounce Palmer?

Palmer is /ˈpɑmɚ/, 2 syllables.

Is Palmer also a surname?

Yes. Palmer is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.