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Parish

♂ Boy

Pronounced PA-rish /ˈpæ.rɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the English word/surname Parish, 'a local church district,' from Old French paroisse; used as a modern surname-name, sometimes reshaping Paris. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A word-and-surname name: Parish means 'a church district' (said 'PA-rish'). Modern; routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningFrom the English word/surname Parish, 'a local church district,' from Old French paroisse; used as a modern surname-name, sometimes reshaping Paris. Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2024)#11931 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Parish comes from the English word for a 'church district' (via Old French paroisse) and its surname use; as a given name it's a modern surname-name, its route unsettled, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'PA-rish').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Parish is an English word and surname for a 'local church district'; as a first name it reads as a modern surname-pick, sometimes reworking Paris. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'PA-rish').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Parish — English word/surname 'church district'; routes uncertain

Variations

ParrishParisParisch

Nicknames

PareRish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parish mean?

Parish is an English word/surname for a 'local church district'; as a name it's a modern surname-pick, routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Parish?

It's said PA-rish /ˈpæ.rɪʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Parish a boy or girl name?

Parish is a boy's name.

How popular is Parish?

Parish is a rare name in the U.S.

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