Parson
Meaningparson, clergyman · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,262 in 2022
5 babies were named Parson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2009–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Parson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Parson, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Parson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryParson first shows up in US birth records in 2009, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #7,262.
- New on the sceneParson wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2009.
- MeaningIn English, Parson means “parson, clergyman”.
About the name Parson
Parson is a boy name of English origin meaning “parson, clergyman”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Parson for boys from 2009 to 2025, in 9 of those 17 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #7,262 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 552,486 boys |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 451,128 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 Parson
What does the name Parson mean?
Parson means “parson, clergyman” in English.
What is the origin of the name Parson?
Parson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Parson a boy or girl name?
Parson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Parson?
Parson ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#7,262).