Parish
Parish is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ecclesiastical district; inhabitant of a parish.
Origin and history
Parish is an English surname-derived given name referencing an ecclesiastical district or locality. Historically used as a occupational or habitational surname, it transitioned into a rare masculine given name in the United States. It remains an uncommon choice today with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
910 babies in the United States have been named Parish since 1880. It ranks #3768 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- IL (74.7 %)
- NY (18.7 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 116 |
| 1970-1980 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 238 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Parish
- Parish Mitchell: Athlete, Basketball player
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old French 'paroche', which traces back to the Greek 'paroikia', meaning dwelling near or neighborhood.
- Like many modern rare boys' names, Parish originated as a family surname before being adopted as a given name.