Parson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Parson is an English occupational surname that refers to someone who held a position of religious authority.
Meaning of the Name Parson
Parson is an English occupational surname derived from the Old French word 'persoun', meaning a person who held a position of religious authority. It was originally used to refer to someone who was a parson or clergyman. The name can also be traced back to the Middle English word 'persone', which meant a priest or parish priest. Today, Parson is a rare given name and is often used as a last name.
Popularity of the Name Parson
The popularity for the name Parson peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 11 births, which ranked number 16,228 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Parson had the most male births in 2022 with 11, which ranked number 7,225 out of 14,255 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Parson
Popularity of Parson by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Parson. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Parson in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Parson is a great pick!
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