Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Parker.
National Rank (2025)
#102
All-Time Peak Rank
#72 (2015)
Total U.S. Births
130,941
Unisex Distribution79.9% Boy / 20.1% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Parker Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Parker
According to SSA data, Parker achieved its highest historical rank of #72 in 2015. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 5,720 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Parker scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,720Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
16yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:112
1890s:134
1900s:143
1910s:546
1920s:728
1930s:559
1940s:578
1950s:568
1960s:524
1970s:632
1980s:2,800
1990s:16,234
2000s:35,729
2010s:49,234
2020s:22,420
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPar-ker
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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