Parnell
Parnell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Little Peter or modern derivative of Petronilla, ultimately meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
Origin and history
Parnell is a masculine name derived from a medieval diminutive of Petronilla, which itself traces back to the Latin Roman family name Petronius. Historically used as both a surname and a given name in England, it gained some usage in the United States during the early 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,422 babies in the United States have been named Parnell since 1880. It ranks #3298 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (31.7 %)
- LA (18.3 %)
- AR (16.7 %)
- AL (8.3 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 158 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 262 |
| 1970-1980 | 156 |
| 1980-1990 | 166 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Parnell
- Parnell Woods: Baseball player, Sports executive
Fun facts
- Parnell originated as a vernacular medieval English form of the female name Petronilla before evolving into a surname.
- Like many English masculine names, Parnell transitioned into first-name usage via family surnames.