Parks Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Parks has its roots in Old English, derived from terms meaning an enclosed area for animals. It evolved from 'pearce' in Old English to 'perke' in Middle English and finally to 'parks' in modern English. The name conveys a connection to nature and land use. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name. It became prevalent in medieval England and continues to be a recognizable surname today.
The name Parks is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Parks has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Parks' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2328th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2658th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3220th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9536th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4694th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2712th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24576th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Parks' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Parks"
Pronunciation
/pɑrks/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The surname Parks is derived from the Middle English word 'perke' or 'park', which refers to a fenced area for keeping animals, often associated with hunting. It is a locational surname, indicating that the person lived near such a place.
Meaning
enclosed area, hunting ground
Language Evolution
Old English: 'pearce', Middle English: 'perke', Modern English: 'parks'
Historical Usage
The surname Parks gained popularity in England during the medieval period, particularly as surnames became hereditary in the 13th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Park, Parkes, Parker
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Parks is often associated with a sense of nature and outdoor spaces, as well as being a common surname in English-speaking countries.
Famous People
Parks and Recreation actress Amy Poehler, Civil rights activist Rosa Parks, American author and educator J. Parks
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Parks"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Parks"
"Parks" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2328th of 7545 | 197 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2658th of 6773 | 151 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3220th of 7552 | 125 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6703rd of 10718 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9536th of 16616 | 37 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4694th of 24088 | 286 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2712th of 23106 | 557 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24576th of 30306 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Parks" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
49.83% 1179th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
66.13% 1556th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
46.78% 3421st/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
34.73% 2369th/6822 |
54.14% 3398th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Parks" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Parks"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Parks" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.