Parris

Parris is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 babies in the United States.

Parris at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Parris

Parris belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Parris first appears in Social Security records in 1917 and has been given to 3,559 babies since 1880, including 18 in 2024.

Parris in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Babies named Parris in 2024
18
Total since 1880
3,559

Parris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Parris in 2012
3
Total since 1996
167

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Parris mean?

The meaning of Parris is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Parris a boy or girl name?

Parris is a unisex name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Parris?

Parris comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Parris?

Parris is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1917 and has been given to 3,559 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].