Parley
Parley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Speaker or negotiator; person of conference.
Origin and history
Parley originated as an English surname derived from Old French words related to speaking or negotiating, such as 'parler'. Historically, it gained popularity in North America, particularly among Latter-day Saint communities, due to prominent early church leaders like Parley P. Pratt. Today, it remains a rare and distinct traditional name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Parley since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- UT (94.7 %)
- ID (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 77 |
| 1930-1940 | 71 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 36 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 72 |
| 2010-2019 | 99 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Parley
- Parley P. Pratt: Religious Leader, Author
Fun facts
- The name gained notable historical usage in the western U.S. due to early Latter-day Saint leader and writer Parley P. Pratt.
- It belongs to the long-standing Anglo-American tradition of adopting occupational or noble surnames as given names.