Parley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAR-lee / /ˈpɑːrli/English; French
Meaning
English: to speak; French: a place where a river meets the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Parley has English roots, often associated with the act of speaking or negotiating. It is also linked to the French word for a meeting or discussion. Historically, the term 'parley' was used in contexts of diplomacy and negotiation, particularly in military settings. The name has seen limited use as a given name, primarily in English-speaking countries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Parley was first seen in the United States in 1880. Parley has ranked as high as #848 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Utah, and Idaho. In the past 5 years the name Parley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Parley (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |