How Many People Are Named Parris?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Parris
Very Rare
3,559
Estimated People
1 in 92,723
1 in X Americans
2004
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,898 (53%)
♀ Female
1,661 (47%)
53%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 36

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 121
DC 5
Florida 50
Georgia 46
Illinois 51
Kentucky 6
Maryland 35
Michigan 12
North Carolina 17
New York 109
Ohio 21
Pennsylvania 23
South Carolina 22
Texas 22
Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Parris

How Many People Have the Name Parris in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,559 people in the United States currently share the name Parris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,723 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 Parris a Common or Rare Name?

Parris 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 Parris Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Parris Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Parris in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female. Parris is a gender-neutral name, split roughly evenly between male and female bearers. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Parris Most Popular?

The name Parris reached peak popularity in 2004, with 77 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Parris Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Parris 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 Parris?

Approximately 3,559 people in the United States share the name Parris, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Parris a rare name?

Parris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,723 Americans has this name.

What does the name Parris mean?

The meaning and origin of Parris 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 Parris more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Parris are male and 47% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Parris most popular?

The name Parris reached its peak in 2004, with 77 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 People3,559
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 92,723
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year2004
Male %53%
Female %47%

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