Parker: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced PAHR-ker · 2 syllables
Parker means “park keeper”, from English.
- Meaning
- park keeper
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- PAHR-ker
- US rank (2025)
- #102
- US babies a year
- about 6,158 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Parker?
Parker was the #102 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,013 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #102 |
| England & Wales | #136 |
| Scotland | #119 |
| Northern Ireland | #169 |
| Ireland | #275 |
| Canada | #149 |
| Australia | #67 |
How old are people named Parker?
Half of US adults named Parker are older than 25; most are between 18 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Parker
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Parker have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Parker
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Parker
What does the name Parker mean?
Parker means “park keeper”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Parker?
Parker is pronounced PAHR-ker.
How popular is the name Parker?
Parker was the #102 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,013 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Parker?
Half of US adults named Parker are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 41.