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Parker
/ PAR-ker /
neutralMeaning
Park keeper
Origin
English
An occupational surname for someone who was the keeper of a game park. It became a given name in the 19th century and has gained steady popularity since the 1990s as a friendly, energetic unisex choice.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Parker.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESTP
14.1%
ESFP
12.8%
ESTJ
10.5%
ISTP
9.4%
ESFJ
8.2%
ISTJ
7.6%
ENTP
6.9%
ENFP
6.1%
ENTJ
5.8%
ISFJ
4.8%
ISFP
4.1%
ENFJ
3.5%
INTP
2.4%
INFP
1.8%
INTJ
1.3%
INFJ
0.7%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Parker is preppy and polished. It suggests an active, outgoing personality. While it started as a male name, it is now a very popular choice for girls as well.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
P
Parker Posey
American actress and 'Queen of the Indies' (b. 1968)
C
Charlie Parker
Legendary jazz saxophonist (1920–1955)