Parrish Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Parrish originates from the Old French term for a church district, reflecting its ecclesiastical roots. The name has evolved through various forms in the English language, maintaining its connection to community and spirituality. It lacks biblical relevance but gained popularity during the Middle Ages and is recognized today as a distinctive name with a traditional image.
The name Parrish is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest 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, Parrish has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Parrish' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6316th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1961st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1018th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1658th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3458th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5765th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6413th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7968th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11158th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13719th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Parrish' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Parrish"
Pronunciation
/ˈpærɪʃ/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Parrish is derived from the Old French word 'parisse', which means 'a parish', referring to an ecclesiastical district.
Meaning
church district
Language Evolution
Old French: parisse, Middle English: parisshe, Modern English: Parrish
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages as a surname and later as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Paris, Parrish, Parr
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Parrish is viewed as a unique and somewhat traditional name, often associated with a sense of community.
Famous People
Parrish Smith, an American rapper, Parrish Brown, an American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Parrish"
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 "Parrish"
"Parrish" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6316th of 6773 | 8 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1961st of 7552 | 314 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1018th of 10718 | 1,015 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1658th of 16616 | 731 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3458th of 24088 | 445 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5765th of 23106 | 184 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8771st of 12526 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6413th of 19264 | 114 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7968th of 27321 | 140 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11158th of 35406 | 133 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13719th of 30306 | 67 |
Regional Popularity of "Parrish" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.09% 1071st/2227 |
42.35% 1029th/2430 |
55.49% 1583rd/2853 |
42.99% 1193rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.10% 884th/2937 |
29.72% 1035th/3483 |
29.87% 1051st/3518 |
32.00% 1294th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.05% 1181st/3685 |
37.41% 1674th/4475 |
32.56% 1691st/5194 |
47.51% 3001st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
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56.82% 4155th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Parrish" 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) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
- | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Parrish"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Parrish" 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.