US Popularity:74
Origin:British
Meaning:park keeper
Parker is a gender-neutral name of Old English origins. Once used as an occupational surname, Parker translates to “park keeper.” While they were originally used for professional hunting, you may now see parks as open, lush fields with gardens and playgrounds. If you imagine having fun with baby under the shade of the trees, picking dandelions or playing ball, naming them Parker will make a natural fit.

Famous People Named Parker

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Charles Parker, Jr.
    Composer, Musician
  • Parker Foster Aiken
    Son of Clay Aiken
  • Parker Schnabel
    Reality TV Star
  • Parker Stevenson
    Actor
  • Parker Young
    Actor

Parker Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Parker is currently #95 on The Bump
Boy:Parker is currently #65 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Parker is currently #58 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Parker is currently #74 in U.S. births
Boy:Parker is currently #152 in U.S. births
Girl:Parker is currently #270 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#270
in 2022
+ 3
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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