Parry
boy nameParry entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1806 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1806
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #4132 |
| 1930s | #3332 |
| 1940s | #2980 |
| 1950s | #2481 |
| 1960s | #2360 |
| 1970s | #3493 |
| 1980s | #5191 |
| 1990s | #7211 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Parry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Parry 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 Parry in 2025?
- Parry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Parry most popular?
- Parry peaked in 1965, reaching #1806 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Parry with classmates?
- Parry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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