Parke
Parke is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Keeper of the park or park dweller.
Origin and history
Parke is a rare masculine name of English origin, derived from a surname denoting a park keeper or someone living near a enclosed park or forest reserve. Historically used as a given name in the United States, it remains uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
641 babies in the United States have been named Parke since 1880. It ranks #4035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- PA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 42 |
| 2000-2010 | 20 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Parke
- Parke Godwin: Journalist, Editor
Fun facts
- Parke originated as an English occupational surname for a park keeper or gamekeeper.
- It is an archaic spelling variant of the common noun and surname Park.