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Parish

Unisex

Parish has been given to 1,212 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1991. In 2025, about 1 in 189,786 boys was named Parish.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,212

Peak year

1991 (56 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -53%

Gender split

25% girls / 75% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Parish — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Parisunisex

42,923 babies since 1881

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Parish.

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1,214 babies since 1914
Tarinunisex

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Caressagirl

1,218 babies since 1956
Vannesagirl

1,220 babies since 1955
Shakitagirl

1,202 babies since 1974
Midorigirl

1,224 babies since 1915
Arialgirl

1,197 babies since 1981
Nicollettegirl

1,229 babies since 1967

Parish vs Kathrin ⚖Parish vs Tarin ⚖Parish vs Caressa ⚖Parish vs Vannesa ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Parish

Same era and popularity as Parish, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

CayleyKathrinTarinCaressa

Brothers

ChristionJahmalJesseyRashaan

FAQ

How popular is the name Parish?

Parish has been given to 1,212 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Parish peak?

Parish peaked in 1991, when 56 babies were given the name.

Is Parish a girl or boy name?

Parish is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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