Parris
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,241 in 1993
7 babies were named Parris in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,979 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Parris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Parris, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Parris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryParris first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #2,241. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowParris was 5.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,322 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendParris has slipped 2,979 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlParris is given to both boys and girls: 58% of the 12 babies named Parris in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Parris
Parris is a gender-neutral name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Parris for girls from 1957 to 2025, in 63 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #2,241 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies. Of the 12 US babies named Parris in 2025, 58% were girls and 42% were boys.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.8 | 555,556 girls |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 229,885 girls |
| 1970s | 3.7 | 267,380 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 94,787 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 37,850 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,262 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,586 girls |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,579 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 119,617 boys |
| 1950s | 6.3 | 158,228 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 76,923 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,554 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 55,402 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,918 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,525 boys |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 160,772 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 253,165 boys |
Other spellings of Parris
More French names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
Questions about the name Parris
What is the origin of the name Parris?
Parris has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Parris a boy or girl name?
Both. Parris is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 58% of US babies named Parris were girls.
How popular is the name Parris?
Parris ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#2,241).