Parx
A gender neutral name of unknown origin, potentially invented.
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Parx. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Parx today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parx births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parx. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parx. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,745
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Parx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parx from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 29 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Parx remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parx 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 Parx 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 Parx
The name Parx is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, which was spoken by various tribes throughout Europe during the Iron Age and into the medieval period. The word "parx" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "parkos," which meant "enclosed space" or "field."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parx can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who documented the life and customs of the Germanic tribes in the 1st century AD. Tacitus mentions a chieftain named Parxus, who led a group of Celtic warriors in a battle against the Roman legions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Parx appeared in various medieval chronicles and genealogical records, particularly in regions with strong Celtic cultural influences, such as Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England and France. One notable figure from this period was Parx of Argyll, a Scottish nobleman and warrior who fought alongside King Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century.
In the Renaissance era, the name Parx gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Parx de Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer and satirist born in 1494, is remembered for his influential works that satirized the excesses of the Catholic Church and French society during his time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Parx Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer born in 1564. Galilei is best known for his groundbreaking contributions to the scientific revolution, including his support for the heliocentric theory of the solar system and his development of the telescope.
During the Enlightenment period, the name Parx was associated with several prominent intellectuals and philosophers. Parx Voltaire, the French writer and philosopher born in 1694, was a leading figure of the Age of Enlightenment and a vocal advocate for freedom of religion and expression.
It's worth noting that while the name Parx has ancient roots and has been present throughout various historical periods, it has never been a particularly common or widespread name. Its usage has remained relatively rare, often confined to specific regions or cultural groups with Celtic heritage or influences.
People
Parx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parx 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
Parx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parx 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 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Parx a common name?
We classify Parx as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parx most popular?
The single biggest year for Parx was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parx is about 7 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 Parx in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parx a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parx 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 Parx still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parx 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 Parx 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 Parx?
You can see how many people share the name Parx on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.