Declining since 1992, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Parish since 1915
Babies named Parish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 | 116 |
| 1970s | 10 | 157 |
| 1980s | 26 | 125 |
| 1990s | 102 | 238 |
| 2000s | 72 | 111 |
| 2010s | 81 | 102 |
| 2020s | 5 | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Parish is a rare unisex name that has never broken into widespread popularity. First recorded in 1915, it reached its peak rank of 8,243 in 1993, suggesting modest usage around that time. Since 1992, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a decline in interest. Currently, about 1 in 189,786 newborns receive the name, placing it among the less common choices. The name's rarity means no state has recorded enough births to list as a top state. As a surname-turned-given-name, Parish carries a distinctive, understated quality.
Parish is primarily a surname transferred to given name use. The surname Parish has multiple possible origins: it may be an occupational name for someone who worked in a parish church, or a locational name from places such as Parish in England. As a given name, it emerged in the late 19th century but remained rare. Its use as a first name may have been influenced by the surname of prominent families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Parry
Variants: Parish
Sibling names for Parish
Names that share Parish's style, for a brother or sister.
