Parid
Of Persian origin meaning pious, devout, and virtuous.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Parid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parid today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parid births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parid. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Parid with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,615
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Parid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Parid by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Parid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Parid
The name Parid has its roots in Persian culture, originating from the word "paridah" which means "fairy" or "elf." It is believed to have been used as a name since ancient times, particularly during the era of the Persian Empire.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Parid can be found in the epic Persian poem, "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Parid is depicted as a brave and skilled warrior who fights alongside the legendary hero Rustam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Parid. One of the most famous was Parid ibn Yahya, a 9th century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His works, including the "Kitab al-Handasa" (Book of Geometry), were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent individual named Parid was Parid Banu, a 16th century Mughal princess and daughter of Emperor Humayun. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and patronage of the arts, and is often mentioned in historical accounts of the Mughal Empire.
In the realm of literature, Parid Ud-Din Attar, a 12th-13th century Persian poet and mystic, is considered one of the most revered figures in Sufi literature. His masterpiece, "The Conference of the Birds," is a allegorical poem that explores the journey of the soul towards divine union.
Parid Khan, an 18th century Pashtun leader and military commander, also left his mark on history. He played a crucial role in the Afghan resistance against the Persian Nadir Shah and later became the governor of Kandahar, an important city in present-day Afghanistan.
Another notable bearer of the name was Parid Baksh, a 19th century Indian artist renowned for his exquisite miniature paintings. His works, which adorned the walls of palaces and exhibitions, showcased the intricate and vibrant art of the Mughal era.
While the name Parid may have its origins in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with individuals from various backgrounds and eras embracing this name and leaving their indelible mark on history.
People
Parid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Parid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parid going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Parid a common name?
We classify Parid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parid most popular?
The single biggest year for Parid was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parid is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Parid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parid in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Parid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parid in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Parid can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Parid as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.