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Parley

Boy

Meaning of Parley: Old French: 'to speak'

Parley is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6046th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6046

14 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

693

First recorded 1880 · peak 1918

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 8 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 6 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 6 babies1993: 7 babies1994: 8 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 9 babies1999: 10 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 10 babies2002: 5 babies2003: 6 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 7 babies2006: 6 babies2007: 7 babies2008: 12 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 11 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 8 babies2013: 11 babies2014: 11 babies2015: 8 babies2016: 13 babies2017: 12 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 5 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 14 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 14 babies
US babies named Parley per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 14.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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