Parnell is of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish 'Ó Parthail', which was a high chief's family name. It means 'descendant of Parthalán'. This name has been historically prominent in Ireland, notably with Charles Stewart Parnell, a key figure in Irish land reform and independence movements during the 19th century. The name is also associated with Parnell Street, a major thoroughfare in Dublin city center named after him.
Here are the statistics for the name Parnell by year:
Starting from 1912 with 8 births, it peaked in 1963 with 39 births.
The highest decade was the 1960s with a total of 275 births.
From 1996 onwards, there were fewer than 10 births per year.
In recent years (2014-2017), there have been between 5 and 8 births each year.
Total births for Parnell over this period: 1422.