Holding steady.
Popularity of Parrie since 1888
Babies named Parrie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Parrie's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Parrie is a rare and somewhat obscure choice, first recorded in 1888 and peaking in usage the following year, 1889. Despite a brief appearance in the late 1880s, it never achieved widespread popularity and remains associated with that specific era. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has not seen a revival in recent decades. As a variant of Perry or Parry, it carries a gentle, old-fashioned charm, typical of many late 19th-century names. While it has not been recorded in any top states, its similarity to more common names like Perry suggests it may have been a regional or familial variation. Today, Parrie is practically unused, making it a truly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical roots but little modern baggage.
Parrie is likely a variant or diminutive of Perry, which itself derives from the Middle English 'perrie' meaning 'pear tree' or from the Old French surname Perrier, meaning 'quarryman'. It may also be an Anglo-French form of Peter. The name saw brief use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1880s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Parrie
Names that share Parrie's style, for a brother or sister.
