Boy · #8,702 in 2026

Parry

Name: Popularity of the name Parry in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Parry, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Parry is a given name which may refer to the following people:Parry Aftab, American lawyer specializing in Internet privacy and security law Parry Glasspool, British actor Parry Gordon (1945–2009), English rugby league footballer Parry Gripp, songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist for the pop punk band Nerf Herder Parry Wayne Humphreys (1778–1839), member of the United States House of…

Current Rank

#8,702

Peak Rank

#1,806 (1965)

Total Babies

508

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1999

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#1806

Peak Rank

508

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Parry

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Parry

Parry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 19 Parrys were born — ranking #1,806 that year. As of 2026, Parry ranks #8,702 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 508 Parrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Parry

Phonetically similar names — useful when Parry is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Parry

What does the name Parry mean?

How popular is Parry in 2026?

In 2026, Parry ranks #8,702 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Parry most popular?

Parry reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #1,806 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Parry most popular?

Parry has historically been most popular in Michigan, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Parry.

Is Parry a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Parry is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Parry?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Parry include Elridge, Welford, Delford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Parry

Parry is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 508 births in the dataset. Parry's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #1,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Parry's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.