Why Parker Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Parker” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

is for please, the way you always do.

is for altruism, the unselfish you.

is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

is for kid, the child within.

is for extra, those little things you do!

is for relax, you know how!

The name “Parker” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Rekrap.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Aprker.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Parker

The true meaning of ‘Parker’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Parker is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Parker, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Parker Popular?

“Parker” is the 75^th most popular baby boy’s name in Michigan as reported in the 2007 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 174 babies in Michigan have the same name as you in 2007. A total of 4,581 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2014 with a total of 5,719 babies. That’s a lot of baby Parkers.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Parker” was recorded 151,620 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Parkers to occupy the country of Kiribati with an estimated population of 133,515.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 14 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 2009 with a rank of #96 nationwide and was registered 4,625 times as a baby boy’s name. Parker became a popular boy’s name in the state of Wyoming in the year 2011. It ranked #3 with 28 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2022 in the state of Texas with 395 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Utah for 36 years from 1988 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Parker” was recorded 147,514 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Parker, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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