Palmer
p(a)-lmer,
pal-mer
US Popularity:521
Origin:British
Meaning:Pilgrim; He who holds the palm; Palm tree
Palmer is a gender-neutral name of Old English origins meaning "pilgrim," "he who holds the palm," and "palm tree." A popular English surname, Palmer was often the term given to someone who had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The name also alludes to the swaying tropical tree, offering imagery of a calm summer's evening under the warm sun's glow. A worldly name known for its wandering and soul-searching qualities, Palmer is sure to remind baby of the places they will go.
Palmer Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Palmer is currently #1614 on The Bump
Boy:Palmer is currently #1153 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Palmer is currently #895 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Palmer is currently #521 in U.S. births
Boy:Palmer is currently #2320 in U.S. births
Girl:Palmer is currently #612 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#612
in 2022
+ 51
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 247
Ancestry, Palmer Family History
Behind the Name, Palmer, November 2020
House of Names, Palmer History, Family Crest & Coat of Arms
Name Doctor, Palmer
Merriam-Webster, Palmer
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