Parish
Meaningchurch district · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,573 in 1967
9 babies were named Parish in the US in 2025. It has dropped 176 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Parish you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Parish, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Parish would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryParish first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #1,573. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowParish was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendParish has slipped 176 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Parish means “church district”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Parish
Parish is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “church district”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ish”. US birth records list Parish for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 65 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #1,573 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 704,225 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1960s | 6.3 | 157,978 boys |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 105,820 boys |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 148,588 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 82,645 boys |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 178,891 boys |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 185,529 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 boys |
Other spellings of Parish
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Parish
What does the name Parish mean?
Parish means “church district” in English.
What is the origin of the name Parish?
Parish has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Parish a boy or girl name?
Parish is a boy name.
How popular is the name Parish?
Parish ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#1,573).