Holding steady.
Popularity of Parry since 1918
Babies named Parry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Parry is a name of Welsh and English origin, typically given to boys. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1918, but it never achieved widespread use. Its peak year was 1965, and it has remained stable in low usage since then, without appearing in the top 1000. The name's rarity makes it a distinctive choice, often appealing to families with Welsh heritage or those seeking an uncommon name with a clear meaning.
Parry is a Welsh patronymic surname meaning 'son of Harry', derived from ap Harry ('ap' meaning 'son of'). It also developed as an English variant of the name Perry, which comes from Middle English perrie ('pear tree') and originally denoted someone who lived near a pear orchard. As a given name, Parry emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used predominantly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Perry
Sibling names for Parry
Names that share Parry's style, for a brother or sister.
