Park

♂ Boy

Pronounced PARK /ˈpɑːrk/High

Meaning: From the English word and surname Park, 'an enclosed tract of land; a green space,' originally a keeper's or dweller's name. Separately, Park (Bak) is one of the most common Korean surnames, and Korean-American families may use it for that reason. Both readings are live.Medium

In 30 seconds: A one-beat word-and-surname name: Park is a green enclosure — and a very common Korean surname (said 'PARK').

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Origin LowEnglish, Korean

MeaningFrom the English word and surname Park, 'an enclosed tract of land; a green space,' originally a keeper's or dweller's name. Separately, Park (Bak) is one of the most common Korean surnames, and Korean-American families may use it for that reason. Both readings are live.

U.S. rank (2024)#13681 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,628

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Park began in English as a word for an enclosed tract of land and became a surname for those who lived or worked in one. It is also the standard romanization of the Korean surname Bak, borne by millions. As a first name it is short, green and sturdy, and we note both roads plainly (said 'PARK').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, one-beat, and grounded.

Did you know? Park has two lives: the English surname for someone who lived or worked by a park, and Park (Bak), one of the most common family names in Korea. Both are real, and families choose it either way (said 'PARK').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Park — English word/surname; Korean surname Bak romanized as Park

Variations

ParkeParks

Nicknames

Parky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Park mean?

Park is the English word for an enclosed green space, used as a surname; it is also a very common Korean surname (Bak).

How do you pronounce Park?

It's said PARK /ˈpɑːrk/ — one syllable, just like the word.

Is Park a boy or girl name?

Park is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Park?

Park is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.