Parker
English name meaning “park keeper”
- Gender
- Unisex · 38% girls
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- park keeper
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #91
- Born in 2023
- 6,098
Meaning & origin
Parker is an occupational surname for the keeper of a park or game preserve. It is popular for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Parker ranked #91 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Parker was given to 2,296 girls and 3,802 boys in the US — about 38% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #74 in 2013
“Unranked” means Parker was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
Parker: frequently asked questions
What does the name Parker mean?
Parker is a English name meaning "park keeper". Parker is an occupational surname for the keeper of a park or game preserve. It is popular for any gender.
Where does the name Parker come from?
Parker is of English origin. Parker is an occupational surname for the keeper of a park or game preserve. It is popular for any gender.
Is Parker a boy or a girl name?
Parker is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named Parker?
In 2023, Parker was given to 2,296 girls and 3,802 boys in the US — about 38% girls.
Is Parker a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Parker ranked #91 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.