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Why parents love Parker- Spider-Man is Peter Parker — the most beloved superhero.
- Dorothy Parker was the wittiest writer in American history.
- Two syllables with a clean, professional sound: PAR-ker.
- It works beautifully for any gender.
- The meaning park keeper is honestly outdoorsy.
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The vibe of Parker
Spider-ManParkerpark-keeperDorothy ParkerwitindieAlgonquinprofessional
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Origin & history of Parker
Old French parquier (park keeper)
→ English surname Parker
→ given name
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Old English roots
Parker comes from the occupational surname meaning park keeper. Peter Parker is Spider-Man — Marvel's most beloved superhero. Dorothy Parker (1893–1967) was the wittiest member of the Algonquin Round Table. Parker Posey is the queen of indie cinema. The name has been popular for both genders.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as an occupational surname; Spider-Man (Peter Parker) first appeared 1962.
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Today
Parker remains a beloved choice, ranking #91 in the US. 157,784 babies have been named Parker since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
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How popular is Parker?
2014
peak year
Parker appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2014, 5,720 babies were named Parker (ranked #73 nationally). Today it sits inside the top hundred (#91), with roughly 6,131 babies named Parker each year. Parker's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 157,784 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,720
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #73)
(ranked #73)
6,131
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
61,310
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
157,784
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Parker6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Parker's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — witty communication. People named Parker tend to be clever, responsible, and gifted at juggling secret identities.
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Juggles secret identities✦
Cleverly responsible◈
Park-keeper duty◎
Algonquin wit♡
Friendly neighbourhood energyP7
A1
R9
K2
E5
R9
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Parker❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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