How Many People Are Named Parish?

Complete statistics for the name Parish in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Parish
Very Rare
1,203
Estimated People
1 in 274,314
1 in X Americans
1991
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
901 (75%)
♀ Female
302 (25%)
75%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 34

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 5
Illinois 56
New York 14
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Parish

How Many People Have the Name Parish in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,203 people in the United States currently share the name Parish. That works out to roughly 1 in every 274,314 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Parish a Common or Rare Name?

Parish is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Parish Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Parish are covered in full on the Parish name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Parish Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Parish in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female. Parish leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Parish Most Popular?

The name Parish reached peak popularity in 1991, with 43 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Parish Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Parish across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Parish?

Approximately 1,203 people in the United States share the name Parish, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Parish a rare name?

Parish is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 274,314 Americans has this name.

What does the name Parish mean?

The meaning and origin of Parish is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Parish more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Parish are male and 25% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Parish most popular?

The name Parish reached its peak in 1991, with 43 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,203
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 274,314
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1991
Male %75%
Female %25%

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