Parnell
boy nameParnell entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1238 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1238
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2254 |
| 1920s | #2133 |
| 1930s | #2078 |
| 1940s | #2213 |
| 1950s | #2203 |
| 1960s | #1616 |
| 1970s | #2681 |
| 1980s | #3046 |
| 1990s | #4938 |
| 2000s | #9111 |
| 2010s | #11007 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Parnell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Parnell alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Parnell in 2025?
- Parnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Parnell most popular?
- Parnell peaked in 1963, reaching #1238 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Parnell with classmates?
- Parnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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