Parker Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Parker Overview

Meaning

Park keeper

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from an Old English occupational surname meaning “keeper of the park.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑrkər/

Popularity

Parker is a popular name in many English-speaking countries, used for both boys and girls. Recently, Parker has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short, Cute

Associated Traits

Adventurous, independent, friendly, dependable
A Deep Dive

Parker Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Park, Parkes, Parkin, Parkinson, Parke, Parkman

Common Nicknames

Parky, Parko

Diminutives

Par

Famous People

  • Parker Posey
    (American Actress)
  • Parker Stevenson
    (American Actor)
  • Parker McCollum
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Parker Young
    (American Actor)
  • Parker Lundgren
    (American Guitarist)
  • Parker Schnabel
    (American Reality TV Star)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Parker
    ("Leverage," TV Series)
  • "Parker"
    (Film)
  • Parker Posey
    ("Dazed and Confused," Film)
  • Parker Selfridge
    ("Avatar," Film)
  • Parker Grant
    ("The Last Mile," Novel by David Baldacci)
  • Parker Scavo
    ("Desperate Housewives," TV Series)

Places

  • Parker City
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Parker Park
    (Oklahoma, USA)
  • Parker River
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Parker Lake
    (California, USA)
  • Parker Mountain
    (New Hampshire, USA)
  • Parker Island
    (British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Parker?

Parker means “keeper of the park” or “park caretaker.” This name often suggests a personality that is responsible and outdoorsy, reflecting qualities of care, stewardship, and a love for nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Parker?

Parker has English origins. It was originally an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as park keepers. The name has been in use since medieval times and has transitioned into a given name over the years.

Parker Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Parker in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#932021#942022#912023
Top 3 Rankings#722015#732014#742013

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Parker

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202391
(+3 from 2022)
3792
(-59 from 2022)
0.20708
202294
(-1 from 2021)
3851
(+11 from 2021)
0.20561
202193
(+2 from 2020)
3840
(+30 from 2020)
0.20495
202095
(+3 from 2019)
3810
(-93 from 2019)
0.20598
201998
(-2 from 2018)
3903
(-102 from 2018)
0.20309
201896
(-6 from 2017)
4005
(-376 from 2017)
0.20605
201790
(-3 from 2016)
4381
(-346 from 2016)
0.22136
201687
(-15 from 2015)
4727
(-691 from 2015)
0.23336
201572
(+1 from 2014)
5418
(-301 from 2014)
0.26501
201473
(+1 from 2013)
5719
(+47 from 2013)
0.27908
201374
(+7 from 2012)
5672
(+305 from 2012)
0.28069
201281
(-2 from 2011)
5367
(+71 from 2011)
0.26449
201179
(+6 from 2010)
5296
(+564 from 2010)
0.26071
201085
(+11 from 2009)
4732
(+107 from 2009)
0.23033
200996
(+7 from 2008)
4625
(+304 from 2008)
0.21807
2008103
(+5 from 2007)
4321
(+245 from 2007)
0.19817
2007108
(+8 from 2006)
4076
(+409 from 2006)
0.18401
2006116
(+3 from 2005)
3667
(+263 from 2005)
0.16726
2005119
(+12 from 2004)
3404
(+341 from 2004)
0.16001
2004131
(-6 from 2003)
3063
(-123 from 2003)
0.14494
2003125
(+1 from 2002)
3186
(+87 from 2002)
0.15163
2002126
(-3 from 2001)
3099
(-88 from 2001)
0.14995
2001123
(+4 from 2000)
3187
(+88 from 2000)
0.15408
2000127
(-3 from 1999)
3099
(+88 from 1999)
0.14840
1999124
(+18 from 1998)
3011
(+382 from 1998)
0.14767
1998142
(+8 from 1997)
2629
(+331 from 1997)
0.12966
1997150
(+29 from 1996)
2298
(+501 from 1996)
0.11503
1996179
(+37 from 1995)
1797
(+429 from 1995)
0.08968
1995216
(+22 from 1994)
1368
(+118 from 1994)
0.06801
1994238
(+8 from 1993)
1250
(+94 from 1993)
0.06132
1993246
(+10 from 1992)
1156
(+38 from 1992)
0.05597
1992256
(+37 from 1991)
1118
(+234 from 1991)
0.05326
1991293
(+49 from 1990)
884
(+160 from 1990)
0.04170
1990342
(+63 from 1989)
724
(+195 from 1989)
0.03364
1989405
(+36 from 1988)
529
(+111 from 1988)
0.02524
1988441
(+44 from 1987)
418
(+85 from 1987)
0.02088
1987485
(-14 from 1986)
333
(-5 from 1986)
0.01708
1986471
(+20 from 1985)
338
(+28 from 1985)
0.01759
1985491
(+63 from 1984)
310
(+66 from 1984)
0.01611
1984554
(+31 from 1983)
244
(+35 from 1983)
0.01300
1983585
(+121 from 1982)
209
(+57 from 1982)
0.01121
1982706
(+44 from 1981)
152
(+17 from 1981)
0.00805
1981750
(+10 from 1980)
135
(+2 from 1980)
0.00725
1980760
(-12 from 1979)
133
(-1 from 1979)
0.00717
1979748
(+72 from 1978)
134
(+26 from 1978)
0.00748
1978820
(+244 from 1977)
108
(+42 from 1977)
0.00632
19771064
(+203 from 1976)
66
(+18 from 1976)
0.00386
19761267
(+55 from 1975)
48
(+5 from 1975)
0.00294
19751322
(+370 from 1974)
43
(+15 from 1974)
0.00265
19741692
(-178 from 1973)
28
(-4 from 1973)
0.00172
19731514
(-318 from 1972)
32
(-15 from 1972)
0.00198
19721196
(-197 from 1971)
47
(-19 from 1971)
0.00281
1971999
(+44 from 1970)
66
(+5 from 1970)
0.00363
19701043
(+21 from 1969)
61
(+8 from 1969)
0.00320
19691064
(-154 from 1968)
53
(-10 from 1968)
0.00290
1968910
(+305 from 1967)
63
(+25 from 1967)
0.00355
19671215
(+1 from 1966)
38
No change from 1966
0.00214
19661216
(-269 from 1965)
38
(-22 from 1965)
0.00209
1965947
(+111 from 1964)
60
(+9 from 1964)
0.00317
19641058
(-38 from 1963)
51
(-4 from 1963)
0.00252
19631020
(-7 from 1962)
55
(-2 from 1962)
0.00266
19621013
(+39 from 1961)
57
(+2 from 1961)
0.00271
19611052
(-6 from 1960)
55
(+1 from 1960)
0.00255
19601046
(-21 from 1959)
54
(-2 from 1959)
0.00249
19591025
(+200 from 1958)
56
(+16 from 1958)
0.00258
19581225
(-300 from 1957)
40
(-27 from 1957)
0.00186
1957925
(+93 from 1956)
67
(+13 from 1956)
0.00306
19561018
(+37 from 1955)
54
(+3 from 1955)
0.00252
19551055
(-103 from 1954)
51
(-9 from 1954)
0.00244
1954952
(-2 from 1953)
60
(+3 from 1953)
0.00290
1953950
(-35 from 1952)
57
(-3 from 1952)
0.00285
1952915
(-23 from 1951)
60
(-2 from 1951)
0.00304
1951892
(-14 from 1950)
62
(+1 from 1950)
0.00324
1950878
(+89 from 1949)
61
(+10 from 1949)
0.00335
1949967
(-146 from 1948)
51
(-18 from 1948)
0.00283
1948821
(-27 from 1947)
69
(-6 from 1947)
0.00387
1947794
(+75 from 1946)
75
(+18 from 1946)
0.00404
1946869
(-5 from 1945)
57
(+5 from 1945)
0.00345
1945864
(+127 from 1944)
52
(+9 from 1944)
0.00379
1944991
(-163 from 1943)
43
(-20 from 1943)
0.00310
1943828
(+105 from 1942)
63
(+13 from 1942)
0.00433
1942933
(-76 from 1941)
50
(-4 from 1941)
0.00355
1941857
(-87 from 1940)
54
(-10 from 1940)
0.00430
1940770
No change from 1939
64
(+2 from 1939)
0.00540
1939770
(+56 from 1938)
62
(+6 from 1938)
0.00547
1938826
(+96 from 1937)
56
(+10 from 1937)
0.00493
1937922
(-69 from 1936)
46
(-5 from 1936)
0.00421
1936853
(+5 from 1935)
51
(-2 from 1935)
0.00479
1935858
(-50 from 1934)
53
(-6 from 1934)
0.00496
1934808
(-9 from 1933)
59
No change from 1933
0.00556
1933799
(-30 from 1932)
59
(-8 from 1932)
0.00578
1932769
(+72 from 1931)
67
(+11 from 1931)
0.00624
1931841
(+117 from 1930)
56
(+6 from 1930)
0.00523
1930958
(-293 from 1929)
50
(-35 from 1929)
0.00443
1929665
(+78 from 1928)
85
(+11 from 1928)
0.00767
1928743
(+4 from 1927)
74
(-2 from 1927)
0.00648
1927747
(+95 from 1926)
76
(+15 from 1926)
0.00654
1926842
(-87 from 1925)
61
(-15 from 1925)
0.00533
1925755
(-3 from 1924)
76
(-2 from 1924)
0.00660
1924752
(+25 from 1923)
78
(+6 from 1923)
0.00667
1923777
(-18 from 1922)
72
(-4 from 1922)
0.00636
1922759
(+90 from 1921)
76
(+10 from 1921)
0.00675
1921849
(-3 from 1920)
66
(+2 from 1920)
0.00580
1920846
(-213 from 1919)
64
(-28 from 1919)
0.00581
1919633
(+59 from 1918)
92
(+10 from 1918)
0.00906
1918692
(+73 from 1917)
82
(+15 from 1917)
0.00782
1917765
(+16 from 1916)
67
(+5 from 1916)
0.00698
1916781
(-100 from 1915)
62
(-10 from 1915)
0.00672
1915681
(+6 from 1914)
72
(+17 from 1914)
0.00817
1914687
(-76 from 1913)
55
(+3 from 1913)
0.00805
1913611
(+124 from 1912)
52
(+18 from 1912)
0.00970
1912735
(+121 from 1911)
34
(+19 from 1911)
0.00753
1911856
(-74 from 1910)
15
No change from 1910
0.00621
1910782
(-129 from 1909)
15
(-2 from 1909)
0.00719
1909653
(+91 from 1908)
17
(+4 from 1908)
0.00961
1908744
(+255 from 1907)
13
(+5 from 1907)
0.00781
1907999
(-409 from 1906)
8
(-8 from 1906)
0.00504
1906590
(+46 from 1905)
16
(+2 from 1905)
0.01111
1905636
(-219 from 1904)
14
(-11 from 1904)
0.00977
1904417
(+133 from 1903)
25
(+9 from 1903)
0.01805
1903550
(+312 from 1902)
16
(+8 from 1902)
0.01237
1902862
(-135 from 1901)
8
(-1 from 1901)
0.00603
1901727
(-124 from 1900)
9
(-8 from 1900)
0.00779
1900603
(+111 from 1899)
17
(+8 from 1899)
0.01049
1899714
(-141 from 1898)
9
(-5 from 1898)
0.00781
1898573
(+108 from 1897)
14
(+4 from 1897)
0.01060
1897681
(-163 from 1896)
10
(-6 from 1896)
0.00820
1896518
(+11 from 1895)
16
(+1 from 1895)
0.01240
1895529
(-110 from 1894)
15
(-5 from 1894)
0.01184
1894419
(+119 from 1893)
20
(+7 from 1893)
0.01601
1893538
(+150 from 1892)
13
(+3 from 1892)
0.01074
1892688
(-232 from 1891)
10
(-5 from 1891)
0.00761
1891456
(+110 from 1890)
15
(+3 from 1890)
0.01373
1890566
(-41 from 1889)
12
(-1 from 1889)
0.01003
1889525
(+84 from 1888)
13
(+2 from 1888)
0.01092
1888609
(-148 from 1887)
11
(-3 from 1887)
0.00847
1887461
(+117 from 1886)
14
(+3 from 1886)
0.01281
1886578
(+258 from 1885)
11
(+5 from 1885)
0.00924
1885836
(-173 from 1884)
6
(-3 from 1884)
0.00517
1884663
(+14 from 1883)
9
(+1 from 1883)
0.00733
1883677
(-188 from 1882)
8
(-6 from 1882)
0.00711
1882489
(+14 from 1881)
14
(+2 from 1881)
0.01147
1881503
(-21 from 1880)
12
(-2 from 1880)
0.01108
1880482
First SSA data recorded
14
First SSA data recorded
0.01182

American States Popularity Rankings for Parker

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1032021#982022#1212023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1552021#1702022#1612023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#592021#742022#622023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1302021#1162022#1312023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#952021#842022#752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#832021#492022#552023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1032021#992022#642023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1322021#1242022#1202023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1062021#1252022#1092023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#692021#902022#742023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#962021#1012022#462023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#752021#602022#592023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#952021#742022#792023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#722021#612022#552023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#622021#702022#642023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#812021#1192022#952023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#692021#822022#722023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#802021#1042022#1452023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#672021#662022#562023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#782021#472022#472023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#742021#612022#352023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1332021#1142022#1622023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#792021#502022#572023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#802021#572022#682023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1092021#1182022#1032023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1102021#932022#1162023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#952021#532022#702023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#872021#802022#722023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#642021#882022#592023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1212021#842022#1472023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#542021#472022#552023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1542021#1352022#1592023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#842021#1352022#932023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#682021#752022#782023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1052021#882022#362023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#802021#902022#912023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#642021#542022#462023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1382021#1062022#962023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#272021#362022#192023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#592021#272022#202023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#612021#652022#322023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#472021#642022#1102023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#802021#652022#832023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3192021#1772022#2512023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#262020#1222021#392023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#642021#842022#1182023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#842020#592021#1162023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1202021#732022#1692023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#792021#992022#892023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1722021#1252022#1652023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1342021#1902022#1872023

Popularity Rankings for Parker in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#892021#882022#872023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#932023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1312021#982022#1332023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1492021#1002022#1842023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1202021#1382022#1452023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1212019#1362020#1432021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2392021#2252022#3032023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4642020#5172021#5392022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Parker a Name for Boys or Girls?

Parker is used for both boys and girls. Its modern and versatile sound makes it appealing for any gender, offering a balanced and contemporary feel.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Parker

Parker in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Parker Posey (Actress, born 1968): An American actress acclaimed for her roles in independent films such as "Party Girl" and "Best in Show."
  • Parker Stevenson (Actor, born 1952): An American actor noted for his roles in "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" and "Baywatch."
  • Parker McCollum (Singer, born 1992): An American singer-songwriter celebrated for his work in the country music genre.
  • Parker Young (Actor, born 1988): An American actor recognized for his roles in "Suburgatory" and "Enlisted."
  • Parker Lundgren (Guitarist, born 1986): An American guitarist best known for being a member of the rock band Queensrÿche.
  • Parker Schnabel (Reality TV Star, born 1994): An American reality television star renowned for his appearance on the show "Gold Rush."
  • Parker ("Leverage," 2008 TV Series): A skilled thief and cat burglar who is part of a team of con artists helping those in need.
  • "Parker" (2013 Film): A crime thriller about a professional thief who seeks revenge against his former crew after they double-cross him.
  • Parker Posey ("Dazed and Confused," 1993 Film): An actress known for her role as Darla, a mean girl in a coming-of-age film about high school students.
  • Parker Selfridge ("Avatar," 2009 Film): The corporate administrator in charge of the human mining operation on Pandora.
  • Parker Grant ("The Last Mile," 2015 Novel by David Baldacci): A former FBI agent who becomes a private investigator.
  • Parker Scavo ("Desperate Housewives," 2004 TV Series): One of the Scavo children, involved in various storylines throughout the series.
  • Parker Abrams ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," 1997 TV Series): A college student who has a brief romantic relationship with Buffy.
  • "Parker" (2020 Song by Seaforth): A song reflecting on love and relationships.
  • Parker Lewis ("Parker Lewis Can't Lose," 1990 TV Series): A high school student who navigates the ups and downs of teenage life with his friends.
  • Parker City (Colorado, USA): A rapidly growing city in Douglas County known for its historic downtown and vibrant arts community.
  • Parker Park (Oklahoma, USA): A public park in Oklahoma City known for its sports facilities and green spaces.
  • Parker River (Massachusetts, USA): A river in northeastern Massachusetts, known for the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Parker Lake (California, USA): A scenic lake in the Eastern Sierra, popular for fishing, hiking, and camping.
  • Parker Mountain (New Hampshire, USA): A mountain in Strafford County known for its hiking trails and panoramic views.
  • Parker Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island in the Gulf Islands archipelago, known for its natural beauty and marine life.
  • Parker Township (Minnesota, USA): A township in Marshall County known for its agricultural landscape and rural charm.
  • Parker Peninsula (Nunavut, Canada): A peninsula in northern Canada known for its remote and rugged Arctic environment.
  • Parker Street (London, UK): A historic street in central London known for its charming architecture and cultural landmarks.
  • Parker Forest (Victoria, Australia): A forested area in Victoria known for its diverse wildlife and walking trails.

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