Parrish
Pronunciation: [ p-EHR-ihsh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Parrish first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 2,689 babies have been named Parrish in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Parrish is past its peak , currently ranked #8,707 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,707
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Parrish
Parrish is a boy name .
Is Parrish a boy or girl name? Parrish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,707 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,653. Parrish is more commonly used as a boy name.
Parrish is currently ranked #8,707 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Parrish include Par, Parr, Parry, Parrie, Ish, Ishy, Ishie, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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