Park
Every Park since 1880 — 1,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Park
Park is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,741 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,637 American babies have been named Park. Its peak came in 1923, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Park stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Park year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,741 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,733 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,652 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,613 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,466 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,375 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,700 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,016 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,576 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,639 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,593 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,008 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,494 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,450 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,254 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,625 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,496 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,114 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,719 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,423 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,324 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,330 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,254 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,911 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,132 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,008 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,201 |
| 1970 | 11 | #3,024 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,469 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,287 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,836 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,176 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,748 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,961 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,886 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,876 |
| 1925 | 19 | #1,855 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,866 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,332 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,284 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,030 |
| 1895 | 7 | #958 |
| 1890 | 9 | #723 |
| 1885 | 8 | #750 |
| 1880 | 9 | #675 |
Famous people named Park
- Park Chung-hee Politician · 1917–1979
- Park Geun-hye Politician · b. 1952
- Park Won-soon Politician · 1956–2020
- Park Chan-wook Film director · b. 1963
- Park Chanyeol Actor · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Park in 2025?
Park ranked #8,741 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Park?
1,637 babies have been named Park in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Park most popular?
Park peaked in 1923, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Park a boy or girl name?
Park is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Park rising or falling?
Park is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Park?
Well-known people named Park include Park Chung-hee (politician), Park Geun-hye (politician), Park Won-soon (politician).