Parris
Pronunciation: [ p-EHR-ihs ]
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Parris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,737 babies have been named Parris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Parris is past its peak , currently ranked #20,325 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,325
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Parris
Parris is a boy name .
Is Parris a boy or girl name? Parris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,325 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,320. Parris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Parris is currently ranked #20,325 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Parris include Par, Parr, Parry, Parrie, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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