Parker
Peaked at #72 nationally in 2015, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Parker has been recorded 19% of the time for girls and 81% of the time for boys.
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Parker — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#104
in 2024
Current rank
#104
in 2024
Years tracked
48
1970–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1970, Parker reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #104 nationally with 2,517 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #234 (2014) to #104 (2024) — a 56% improvement.
As of 2024, Parker ranks #104 nationally for girls, with 2,517 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #104 | 2,517 |
| 2023 | #122 | 2,296 |
| 2022 | #115 | 2,407 |
| 2021 | #115 | 2,420 |
| 2020 | #128 | 2,147 |
| 2019 | #143 | 1,977 |
| 2018 | #162 | 1,764 |
| 2017 | #207 | 1,494 |
Parker — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#72
in 2015
Current rank
#97
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Parker reached its peak popularity for boys in 2015, ranking #72 nationally with 5,418 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #73 (2014) to #97 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Parker ranks #97 nationally for boys, with 3,605 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #97 | 3,605 |
| 2023 | #91 | 3,802 |
| 2022 | #94 | 3,858 |
| 2021 | #93 | 3,842 |
| 2020 | #95 | 3,811 |
| 2019 | #98 | 3,906 |
| 2018 | #96 | 4,006 |
| 2017 | #90 | 4,381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Parker most popular?
Parker was most popular in 2015, when it ranked #72 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Parker becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Parker?
At least 157,784 babies have been recorded with the name Parker in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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