Parish Unisex

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAIR-ish / /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

English; French

Meaning

English: 'of the parish'; French: 'a church community'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Parish is derived from the English word for a local church community. It has roots in the Old French term 'paroisse', which also refers to a church district. Historically, parishes played a significant role in community life, serving as centers for social and religious gatherings. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, reflecting its connection to community and faith.

Trend Summary

The name Parish has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence.

Similar Names

ParisPerryPatricePercyPacePaxPaden

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Sibling Suggestions

ParkerPaxtonPrestonPaytonPeyton

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Parish was first seen in the United States in 1915. Parish has ranked as high as #1184 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Parish has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Parish (1998)

StateBirthsShare
IL 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19156
19235
19615
196311
196415
196515
196618
196724
196817
196911
197019
197128
197218
197315
197417
197518
19769
197712
197811
197910
19806
198110
198213
19836
198415
198513
198614
198717
198815
198916
199023
199143
199234
199343
199431
199515
19968
199714
199816
199911
200024
200112
200210
200311
20049
200513
20067
20076
20087
200912
201011
201117
20129
201310
201410
201513
201617
20175
201810
20209
20216
202212
20238
20246