Declining since 1993, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Parrish since 1943
Babies named Parrish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 8 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 74 | 796 |
| 1970s | 64 | 504 |
| 1980s | 49 | 309 |
| 1990s | 121 | 567 |
| 2000s | 74 | 271 |
| 2010s | 74 | 184 |
| 2020s | 28 | 67 |
Meaning & origin
The name Parrish, first recorded in the United States in 1943, has seen modest use as a given name. It ranked 8243 in 2025, with about 1 in 189,786 newborns being named Parrish. Its peak year was 1966, and its usage has been falling since 1993. The name originates from an English surname meaning 'parish,' reflecting a connection to church or community. While never extremely common, Parrish offers a distinctive yet familiar sound, often chosen for its surname-style appeal.
Parrish is most likely an English surname transferred to given name use. The surname derives from the Old French 'paroisse' meaning 'parish,' originally given to someone who lived near a church or worked for a parish. As a first name, it has been used since the early 20th century, especially in the United States, and is considered unisex.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Parish
Sibling names for Parrish
Names that share Parrish's style, for a brother or sister.
