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Parrish

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Pronounced PAIR-ish /ˈpær.ɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: An English surname meaning 'of the parish' (a church district), from Old French paroisse. Used here for a girl though it reads more often as a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Parrish means 'of the parish' (said 'PAIR-ish'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname meaning 'of the parish' (a church district), from Old French paroisse. Used here for a girl though it reads more often as a boy's name.
U.S. rank (2022)#14866 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219612022

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

Parrish comes from an English surname, 'dweller by the parish.' As a girl's name it is very rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'PAIR-ish').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Extremely rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Parrish is an English surname meaning 'of the parish' (a church district), from Old French paroisse; used here for a girl, though it reads more often as a boy's name, which we note (said 'PAIR-ish').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Parrish — FLAG: English surname ('parish'); reads male. audio false.

Variations

ParishParrischParis

Nicknames

ParriRish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parrish mean?

Parrish is an English surname meaning 'of the parish'; it reads more often as a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Parrish?

It's said PAIR-ish /ˈpær.ɪʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Parrish a boy or girl name?

Parrish is used here as a girl's name, though this surname reads more often as a boy's — we note the lean.

How popular is Parrish?

Parrish is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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