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Parks

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Pronounced PARKS /ˈpɑːrks/High

Meaning: From the English surname Parks — 'of the park', for someone who lived or worked at an enclosed park or game preserve. Used as a given name it leans strongly toward boys, and we note that honestly. For many American families it also honours Rosa Parks.Medium

In 30 seconds: Parks is an English surname — 'of the park' — used as a crisp given name. More often a boy's name, which we note (said 'PARKS').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Parks — 'of the park', for someone who lived or worked at an enclosed park or game preserve. Used as a given name it leans strongly toward boys, and we note that honestly. For many American families it also honours Rosa Parks.
U.S. rank (2024)#14804 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Parks is an English surname meaning 'of the park' — originally for a person who lived beside, or kept, an enclosed park or game preserve. Carried into first-name use it has the clipped, sturdy feel of the surname names now in fashion. For many American families it also carries a tribute to Rosa Parks. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'PARKS').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Very rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Parks began as a surname for someone who lived or worked at a park — and for many American families the name now honours Rosa Parks.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Parks — English surname 'of the park'; boy-leaning; Rosa Parks association noted

Variations

ParkParkeParker

Nicknames

ParkParkie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parks mean?

Parks is an English surname meaning 'of the park' — for someone who lived or worked at an enclosed park.

How do you pronounce Parks?

It's said PARKS /ˈpɑːrks/ — one syllable.

Is Parks a boy or girl name?

Parks is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Parks?

Parks is very rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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