Parley
Every Parley since 1880 — 693 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Parley
Parley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,352 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 693 American babies have been named Parley. Its peak came in 1918, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Parley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Parley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,352 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,646 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,945 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,824 | 8 | #9,467 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,645 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,626 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,609 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,001 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,628 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,347 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,415 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,415 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,486 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,495 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,448 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,144 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,080 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,604 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,682 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,866 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #8,005 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,522 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,995 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,798 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,846 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,403 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,592 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,656 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,284 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,668 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,515 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,736 |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,575 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 9 | #676 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Parley in 2025?
Parley ranked #6,352 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Parley?
693 babies have been named Parley in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Parley most popular?
Parley peaked in 1918, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Parley a boy or girl name?
Parley is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Parley rising or falling?
Parley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.