Holding steady.
Popularity of Parke since 1908
Babies named Parke per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Parke's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Parke is a distinctive and exceedingly rare given name in the United States. According to Social Security Administration records, it first appeared in 1908, which was also its peak year of usage, with only one recorded birth. The name has not been recorded since, indicating it never gained significant traction. Its trajectory is stable, but at the floor: effectively nonexistent in modern naming. As a variant of the surname Park, it fits a pattern of using English surnames as first names, a trend seen more prominently in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Parke has no associated top states, confirming its rarity across the country. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a straightforward pronunciation and a subtle connection to nature (via the word 'park'), Parke offers an understated option. However, its lack of historical or cultural weight may leave it feeling obscure to many.
Parke is a variant of the surname Park, which itself derives from Middle English 'park' meaning an enclosed hunting preserve or game reserve. As a given name, it emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a family surname passed down as a first name. It has never been widely popular, with recorded usage only in 1908 according to SSA data.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Park
Sibling names for Parke
Names that share Parke's style, for a brother or sister.
