Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Parker.
National Rank (2025)
#106
All-Time Peak Rank
#104 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
32,895
Unisex Distribution79.9% Boy / 20.1% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Parker Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Parker
According to SSA data, Parker achieved its highest historical rank of #104 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,536 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 75.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 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
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+75.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,536Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:18
1980s:108
1990s:946
2000s:4,168
2010s:13,321
2020s:14,334
📐 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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