Parris is of English origin, derived from the occupational surname 'Parkhurst', which was given to a keeper of parklands or a resident of Parkhurst in the Isle of Wight. It translates to 'enclosed land'. The name Parris gained popularity as a first name in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become less common, making it unique and distinctive today.
These statistics show that the name Parris peaked in popularity between 1942 and 1968, with a high of 34 births in 1970 and 34 again in 1971. After that, the number of births with this name declined steadily until it reached its lowest point in recent years, with only 5 births recorded in 2017 and 7 births each in 2021 and 2023. Overall, there were 1892 births with the name Parris from 1917 to 2023.