Parry: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Parry

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1965

19 babies

All-time total

508

#7,825 all-time among boys

First recorded

1918

in Social Security records

Parry popularity over time

508 babies have been named Parry since 1918, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	5	1	–	#4,649
1920s	21	2	+320%	#4,163
1930s	23	2	+10%	#3,085
1940s	51	5	+122%	#2,309
1950s	114	11	+124%	#2,003
1960s	138	14	+21%	#1,843
1970s	76	8	-45%	#2,905
1980s	39	4	-49%	#3,803
1990s	41	4	+5%	#6,015
2000s	–	–	–	–
2010s	–	–	–	–
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Parry

Parry is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1918, 508 American babies have been named Parry. Its peak came in 1965, when 19 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 Parry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Parry?

The median living Parry is about 60 years old; half are between 50 and 67. An estimated 400 people named Parry are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Parry year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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1995	–	–
1990	7	#6,965
1985	6	#6,310
1980	–	–
1975	8	#4,202
1970	7	#4,131
1965	19	#1,843
1960	12	#2,506
1955	7	#3,419
1950	11	#2,406
1945	7	#2,929
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1930	–	–
1925	5	#4,733
1920	6	#4,163
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Famous people named Parry

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Parry O'Brien American shot putter 1932–2007 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Parry, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Parry?

The median living Parry is about 60 years old. Half of all living Parrys are between 50 and 67 years old.

How many people named Parry are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Parry are alive in the United States, based on 508 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Parry mean?

Anglicised from Welsh ap Harri, "son of Henry".

How popular is the name Parry in 2025?

Parry did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Parry?

508 babies have been named Parry in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Parry most popular?

Parry peaked in 1965, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Parry a boy or girl name?

Parry is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Parry rising or falling?

Parry has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Parry?

Well-known people named Parry include Parry O'Brien (athlete).

Names like Parry

Names that sound and feel close to Parry: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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