Parrish
Every Parrish since 1943 — 3,190 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Parrish
Parrish is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,742 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 3,190 American babies have been named Parrish — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1966, when 134 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Parrish stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Parrish year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,500 | 9 | #8,742 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,168 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,185 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,878 | 14 | #6,391 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,157 | 8 | #9,468 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,894 | 14 | #6,207 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,389 | 25 | #4,201 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,228 | 18 | #5,258 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,211 | 13 | #6,577 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,211 | 21 | #4,731 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,011 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,706 | 16 | #5,656 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,060 | 14 | #6,162 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,252 | 23 | #4,350 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,586 | 21 | #4,620 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,459 | 14 | #6,286 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,762 | 15 | #6,007 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,504 | 16 | #5,698 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,645 | 22 | #4,464 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,966 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,727 | 28 | #3,505 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,503 | 24 | #3,827 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,364 | 34 | #2,907 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,917 | 34 | #2,802 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,920 | 34 | #2,776 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,464 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,346 | 56 | #1,641 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,018 | 52 | #1,606 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,942 | 32 | #1,861 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,945 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,408 | 44 | #1,317 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,718 | 88 | #859 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,890 | 78 | #833 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,451 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Parrish in 2025?
Parrish ranked #8,742 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 Parrish?
3,190 babies have been named Parrish in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Parrish most popular?
Parrish peaked in 1966, when 134 newborns received the name.
Is Parrish a boy or girl name?
Parrish is used for both: about 15% of babies named Parrish have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Parrish rising or falling?
Parrish is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.