Parley
boy name#6143 in 2025Parley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #640 in 1880, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6143
rank today
#640
peak (1880)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #780 |
| 1890s | #857 |
| 1900s | #1177 |
| 1910s | #1762 |
| 1920s | #3145 |
| 1930s | #2906 |
| 1940s | #2718 |
| 1950s | #3240 |
| 1970s | #4907 |
| 1980s | #5446 |
| 1990s | #7058 |
| 2000s | #8694 |
| 2010s | #7989 |
| 2020s | #9085 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Parley has been most popular in UT.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Parley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Parley alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Parley in 2025?
- Parley ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Parley most popular?
- Parley peaked in 1880, reaching #640 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Parley with classmates?
- Parley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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