Parrie
A variant of the French name Pierre, meaning "rock" or "stone".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Parrie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Parrie today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parrie births was 1921 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parrie. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Parrie is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Parries were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parrie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1921
8 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1963 SSA rank
#7,345
Tracked since 1888
Popularity
Parrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parrie from the 1880s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 42 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parrie 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 Parrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Parrie
The given name Parrie has its origins in the Old French language, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "parrier," which means "to guard" or "to protect." This word likely has its roots in the Latin word "parare," meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready."
Parrie was a relatively uncommon name in medieval France, but it did hold significance as a name bestowed upon those who were tasked with guarding or protecting important individuals or locations. It was particularly prevalent among members of the knightly class and those employed as sentries or guards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parrie can be found in a 12th-century manuscript detailing the exploits of a soldier named Parrie de Montfort, who served as a loyal guard to a nobleman during the Crusades. This manuscript provides valuable insight into the naming traditions and societal roles associated with the name during that era.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Parrie. One such figure was Parrie de Vaux (1265-1321), a French knight who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His bravery and skill in battle earned him recognition and praise from contemporaries.
Another historical figure with the name Parrie was Parrie de Sancerre (1380-1448), a noble from the Duchy of Berry in central France. He held influential positions at the court of King Charles VII and was renowned for his diplomatic skills and service to the crown.
In the 16th century, Parrie Bourdillon (1510-1572) was a French Protestant reformer and theologian who played a pivotal role in the spread of the Reformation in France. His writings and teachings challenged the established religious order and contributed to the growth of Protestantism in the country.
Another notable figure from the same era was Parrie de Navarre (1528-1592), a French nobleman and military leader who fought in various conflicts, including the Wars of Religion. He was known for his strategic acumen and unwavering loyalty to the House of Bourbon.
The name Parrie also found its way into the artistic realm with Parrie Delacroix (1798-1863), a celebrated French Romantic artist renowned for his vivid and emotionally charged paintings. His masterpieces, such as "Liberty Leading the People" and "The Massacre at Chios," have become iconic representations of the Romantic movement.
People
Parrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parrie 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
Parrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parrie 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Parrie a common name?
We classify Parrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 102 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Parrie was 1921, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parrie is about 77 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 Parrie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parrie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parrie in the SSA data are female. 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 Parrie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parrie 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 Parrie 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 are called Parrie?
You can see how many Americans are named Parrie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.