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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Parris becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Parris has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3942 places in the last five years. Its peak was #721 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5876

Parris

Parris is a distinctive choice, ranked #5876 in 2012. Your child is likely to be the only Parris in their class.

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UK Rank 2012

#5876

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.