Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Palmer.
National Rank (2025)
#232
All-Time Peak Rank
#232 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
9,389
Unisex Distribution49.7% Boy / 50.3% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Palmer Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Palmer
According to SSA data, Palmer achieved its highest historical rank of #232 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,330 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 651.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 34 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Palmer scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+651.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,330Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
34Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:7
1910s:45
1920s:54
1930s:20
1940s:31
1950s:45
1960s:38
1970s:0
1980s:18
1990s:61
2000s:128
2010s:2,296
2020s:6,646
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPal-mer
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. 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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