Parley

Parley - A very unique male name

Parley appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #911. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Parley and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Parley? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Parley. The baby boy name Parley was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3702 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Parley peaked in popularity 113 years ago in 1913 on position 911.

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Parley is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Parley is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #679 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #679.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Parley is where you live.

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Parley origin and meaning

English surname; also Mormon historical use

Uncertain — a transferred surname; Parley P. Pratt (1807–1857) made it a given name in Latter-day Saint families, and the surname's own origin is disputed

Parley's given-name life runs through Parley P. Pratt, the early Mormon apostle — he held Parley as a given name himself, so he is a genuine bearer. The word parley, a negotiation, is a separate everyday association.

Origin uncertain

Parley is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Parley

We've found the following names that sound similar to Parley, sorted by popularity.

Pearl / Perley / Pearlie / Pharrell / Pharell / Pearly / Perla /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Parley

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Parley a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Parley?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PAHR-lee · /ˈpɑrli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Parley P. Pratt — Early apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and hymn writer (1807–1857) Historical

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parley has pioneer-era, Latter-day Saint heritage in a friendly two syllables.

Worth knowing

• The common word 'parley' (a negotiation, popularised by pirate films) is the first association for many.