Is Parker a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Parker is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Parker?

It’s currently ranked #96 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Parker?

PAR-ker · IPA: //ˈpɑːrkər//

Parker Unisex

Popularity: #96 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAR-ker / /ˈpɑːrkər/

English; French

Meaning

English: park keeper; French: one who lives near a park

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Parker originated as an occupational surname in England, referring to someone who was responsible for the upkeep of a park. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a connection to nature and outdoor spaces. It has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Parker has experienced a steady increase in popularity in the United States, particularly since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Payton Paige Pace Paden Pryce

Variants

Park
Parke

International Variants

Parker (English)

Famous people named Parker

Parker Posey is an American actress known for her roles in independent films and mainstream cinema.

Parker Stevenson is an American actor and producer, recognized for his work in television series such as 'The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.'.

Parker McLachlin is a professional golfer who has competed on the PGA Tour.

Parker H. Posey is a prominent figure in the indie film scene, often referred to as the 'Queen of the Indies.'.

Fictional characters named Parker

Parker is a character in the 'Leverage' television series, known for being a skilled thief.

Parker is a character in the 'Parker' book series by Donald Westlake, known for his criminal exploits.

Sibling Suggestions

Peyton Paxton Piper Preston Parker Pruitt

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Parker was first seen in the United States in 1880. Parker has ranked as high as #105 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Parker has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Parker (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	336	10%
CA	238	7%
FL	190	6%
OH	170	5%
PA	159	5%
NY	137	4%
MI	134	4%
NC	127	4%
GA	122	4%
TN	119	3%
IL	113	3%
IN	102	3%
VA	98	3%
MO	93	3%
LA	82	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	14
1881	12
1882	14
1883	8
1884	9
1885	6
1886	11
1887	14
1888	11
1889	13
1890	12
1891	15
1892	10
1893	13
1894	20
1895	15
1896	16
1897	10
1898	14
1899	9
1900	17
1901	9
1902	8
1903	16
1904	25
1905	14
1906	16
1907	8
1908	13
1909	17
1910	15
1911	15
1912	34
1913	52
1914	55
1915	72
1916	62
1917	67
1918	82
1919	92
1920	64
1921	66
1922	76
1923	72
1924	78
1925	76
1926	61
1927	76
1928	74
1929	85
1930	50
1931	56
1932	67
1933	59
1934	59
1935	53
1936	51
1937	46
1938	56
1939	62
1940	64
1941	54
1942	50
1943	63
1944	43
1945	52
1946	57
1947	75
1948	69
1949	51
1950	61
1951	62
1952	60
1953	57
1954	60
1955	51
1956	54
1957	67
1958	40
1959	56
1960	54
1961	55
1962	57
1963	55
1964	51
1965	60
1966	38
1967	38
1968	63
1969	53
1970	61
1971	66
1972	47
1973	32
1974	28
1975	43
1976	48
1977	66
1978	108
1979	134
1980	133
1981	135
1982	152
1983	209
1984	244
1985	310
1986	338
1987	333
1988	418
1989	529
1990	724
1991	884
1992	1,118
1993	1,156
1994	1,250
1995	1,368
1996	1,797
1997	2,298
1998	2,629
1999	3,011
2000	3,099
2001	3,187
2002	3,099
2003	3,186
2004	3,063
2005	3,404
2006	3,667
2007	4,076
2008	4,321
2009	4,626
2010	4,732
2011	5,296
2012	5,370
2013	5,672
2014	5,720
2015	5,418
2016	4,729
2017	4,381
2018	4,006
2019	3,906
2020	3,811
2021	3,842
2022	3,858
2023	3,802
2024	3,605