Parks
Meaningdweller by the park · English
- US rank
- #1,976
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,066 in 1892
77 babies were named Parks in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,004 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Parks you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,173 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Parks, 77 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Parks would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryParks first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1892, when it reached #1,066.
- Then vs nowParks is 7.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 22,173.
- TrendParks has climbed 1,004 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,976. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedParks is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #703, followed by Georgia (#756) and Alabama (#765). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn English, Parks means “dweller by the park”.
About the name Parks
Parks is a boy name of Old English origin meaning “dweller by the park”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-rks”. US birth records list Parks for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 87 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #1,066 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,976, with 77 babies.
Origin:Old English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.2 | 450,450 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.1 | 195,122 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 83,682 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,699 boys |
| 1930s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 1940s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
| 1950s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 2000s | 8.5 | 117,233 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 46,904 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,088 boys |
More Old English boy names
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Unisex name: Ashton · ash tree town
- Boy name: Oscar · deer lover
- Unisex name: Lane · narrow path
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Unisex name: Hollis · dweller by the holly trees
- Unisex name: London · from London, England
Questions about the name Parks
What does the name Parks mean?
Parks means “dweller by the park” in English.
What is the origin of the name Parks?
Parks has Old English roots in our records. Other Old English names include Tate, Ashton, Oscar.
Is Parks a boy or girl name?
Parks is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Parks?
Parks ranked #1,976 for US boys in 2025, given to 77 babies. Its best year was 1892 (#1,066).