Holding steady.
Popularity of Parilee since 1883
Babies named Parilee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Parilee's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Parilee is a rare American name that first appeared in the 1883 United States birth records, marking its peak year of usage. Despite being recorded for over a century, the name has never achieved widespread popularity; its one-in-N statistic is not available due to extremely low frequency. The trajectory of Parilee has been stable but negligible, with no significant uptick in recent decades. The name's top states of usage are not documented, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country. Parilee remains a curious choice for parents seeking a genuinely uncommon name with a vintage feel, though its etymology is uncertain. The name may have connections to Pearl or Parley, but no definitive origin has been established.
Parilee is a rare American name first recorded in the 1880s. It may be a variant of Perlie, which itself is a diminutive of Perle (an archaic spelling of Pearl), or it could be a feminine form of Parley, from the English word 'parley' meaning a discussion or conference. Its usage peaked in 1883 and has since remained extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pari, Lee
Sibling names for Parilee
Names that share Parilee's style, for a brother or sister.
