Parrish
Parrish is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller in or officer of a church district (parish).
Origin and history
Parrish is an English surname-derived given name originating from the Old French and Middle English word for a church parish. Historically associated with administrative or church locality, it evolved into a transferred surname and later an uncommon masculine given name in the U.S. It maintains a steady, classic yet distinctive presence without ever reaching mainstream popularity.
Popularity in the United States
2,706 babies in the United States have been named Parrish since 1880. It ranks #2490 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- IL (23.1 %)
- NY (15.5 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- GA (8 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 796 |
| 1970-1980 | 504 |
| 1980-1990 | 309 |
| 1990-2000 | 567 |
| 2000-2010 | 271 |
| 2010-2019 | 184 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin 'paroecia' and Greek 'paroikia', which referred to a neighborhood or Christian community district.
- Like many English occupational and locational surnames, Parrish transitioned into a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries.