Parris
Parris is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Paris, France; originating from the ancient Celtic Parisii tribe.
Origin and history
Parris is a surname turned given name with roots referring to the city of Paris, France. Historically derived from the Celtic Parisii tribe, it has long been used in English-speaking regions as both a family name and an infrequent personal name. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine option.
Popularity in the United States
1,903 babies in the United States have been named Parris since 1880. It ranks #2944 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- NY (38.1 %)
- CA (17.2 %)
- IL (16.8 %)
- MD (11 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 210 |
| 1980-1990 | 334 |
| 1990-2000 | 456 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 117 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Parris
- Parris Campbell: Athlete, American football player
Fun facts
- The city of Paris and the surname Parris derive their names from the Parisii, an ancient Iron Age Celtic tribe.
- Parris has been recorded as a male given name in the U.S. since the late 19th century but remains uncommon.