Parish Unisex
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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
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IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1915 | 6 |
1923 | 5 |
1961 | 5 |
1963 | 11 |
1964 | 15 |
1965 | 15 |
1966 | 18 |
1967 | 24 |
1968 | 17 |
1969 | 11 |
1970 | 19 |
1971 | 28 |
1972 | 18 |
1973 | 15 |
1974 | 17 |
1975 | 18 |
1976 | 9 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 11 |
1979 | 10 |
1980 | 6 |
1981 | 10 |
1982 | 13 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 15 |
1985 | 13 |
1986 | 14 |
1987 | 17 |
1988 | 15 |
1989 | 16 |
1990 | 23 |
1991 | 43 |
1992 | 34 |
1993 | 43 |
1994 | 31 |
1995 | 15 |
1996 | 8 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 16 |
1999 | 11 |
2000 | 24 |
2001 | 12 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 11 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 13 |
2006 | 7 |
2007 | 6 |
2008 | 7 |
2009 | 12 |
2010 | 11 |
2011 | 17 |
2012 | 9 |
2013 | 10 |
2014 | 10 |
2015 | 13 |
2016 | 17 |
2017 | 5 |
2018 | 10 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 6 |
2022 | 12 |
2023 | 8 |
2024 | 6 |