Parker
Parker is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Keeper or guardian of the park.” It ranked #102 in the United States in 2025. An English occupational surname for the gamekeeper of a medieval park or enclosed hunting ground.
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how do you pronounce Parker?
PAR-kur
where does the name Parker come from?
An Old English occupational surname meaning park keeper — the officer responsible for an enclosed hunting park, which was a position of some standing rather than general groundskeeping.
It crossed over as a given name in the 20th century and is popular across genders.
how popular is this name?
Parker has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 126 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 20. It peaked at #72 in 2015, and ranked #102 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #102 |
| 2024 | #97 |
| 2023 | #91 |
| 2022 | #94 |
| 2021 | #93 |
| 2020 | #95 |
| 2019 | #98 |
| 2018 | #96 |
| 2017 | #90 |
| 2016 | #87 |
| 2015 | #72 |
| 2010 | #85 |
| 2000 | #127 |
| 1990 | #342 |
| 1980 | #758 |
| 1950 | #878 |
| 1940 | #770 |
| 1930 | #958 |
| 1920 | #846 |
| 1910 | #782 |
| 1900 | #603 |
| 1890 | #566 |
| 1880 | #482 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Parker fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Parker
Parker was more common as a personal name in the nineteenth century than it is now, so its recent use is a return rather than an innovation; it is used for both sexes.
who are famous people named Parker?
- Charlie Parker
- Dorothy Parker
- Parker Posey
what are the nicknames and variants of Parker?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Parker?
what names go well with Parker?
Sibling names that share Parker's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Parker
What does the name Parker mean?
Parker means “Keeper or guardian of the park”.
What is the origin of the name Parker?
Parker comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Parkar.
How popular is the name Parker?
Parker ranked #102 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2015, at #72, and it has spent 126 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Parker a boy or girl name?
Parker is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Parker?
Parker is pronounced PAR-kur, with 2 syllables.
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