Park
Park is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Park keeper, enclosure, or large parcel of land.
Origin and history
Park is an English surname and given name derived from an occupational or topographic term for someone living near or managing a park. While historically rare as a masculine given name, it maintains a steady, understated presence in the United States. Its association with nature and crisp one-syllable structure appeals to modern parents looking for a distinctive surname-style name.
Popularity in the United States
1,637 babies in the United States have been named Park since 1880. It ranks #3129 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- PA (89.5 %)
- IA (3.5 %)
- OH (3.5 %)
- TX (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 219 |
| 1920-1930 | 222 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 160 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 111 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Park
- Park Overall: Actress, Environmental Activist
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old French 'parc' and Middle English 'park', denoting someone who lived by or worked in a enclosed parkland.
- Although extremely common as a Korean surname, as a western first name Park developed independently from the English surname tradition.