Will my child share the name Parris with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Parris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Parris in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Parris becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Parris is declining: down 675 places since 2007, to #5,876 in 2012. It peaked at #721 in 1999.

Is Parris a good choice for a distinctive name?

Parris is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Parris a popular baby name in the United States?

Parris does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Parris

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Parris is a distinctive choice, ranked #3036 in 2000. Your child is likely to be the only Parris in their class.

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UK Rank 2000

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About the Name Parris

Parris has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3942 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #721 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Parris is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Parris in their class.