Parley
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #640 in 1880
14 babies were named Parley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,462 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2021–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Parley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Parley, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Parley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryParley has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Parleys, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #640. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendParley has climbed 4,462 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedParley is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #621. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Parley
Parley is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Parley for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 78 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #640 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 | 52,994 boys |
| 1890s | 6.0 | 165,289 boys |
| 1900s | 8.0 | 125,471 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 60,901 boys |
| 1920s | 7.0 | 143,062 boys |
| 1930s | 6.8 | 148,148 boys |
| 1940s | 3.5 | 284,091 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 552,486 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 381,679 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 278,552 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 189,753 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
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 Parley
What is the origin of the name Parley?
Parley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Parley a boy or girl name?
Parley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Parley?
Parley ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#640).