Parley is a unique and uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "parli," which means "to talk" or "to discuss." The name Parley is believed to have been used as a surname initially, referring to someone who was skilled in negotiation or debate.
The use of Parley as a given name is relatively recent and is thought to have gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. However, it remains quite rare, with fewer than ten babies named Parley each year in the U.S. According to the Social Security Administration's records, the highest number of births for the name Parley was recorded in 1987, with just five occurrences.
Despite its rarity, Parley has appeared in popular culture on occasion. For example, Parley P. Vogelsang is a character in the 1965 film "The Sound of Music." Additionally, there have been a few notable individuals named Parley throughout history, such as American politician Parley Cooper Cobb (1820-1903).
In summary, Parley is an uncommon given name of English origin that means "to talk" or "to discuss." Its use as a given name is relatively recent and remains quite rare. While there are no specific historical figures or events associated with the name Parley, it has made occasional appearances in popular culture.
Sources:
* Behind the Name: Parley
* Social Security Administration: Popular Names
* IMDb: The Sound of Music (1965)
* Wikipedia: Parley Cooper Cobb
Based on the provided statistics, the name Parley has seen varying levels of popularity over the years in the United States. The earliest recorded birth with this name was in 1880, with a single occurrence.
From then until the late 1910s, there was an increase in the number of births registered as Parley each year, reaching a peak of 25 births in 1918 and 19 births in 1917. This suggests that during this period, the name Parley was gaining traction among parents choosing names for their newborns.
However, after the late 1910s, the popularity of the name Parley began to decline. Between 1920 and 1950, the number of annual births with this name fluctuated between a low of 5 and a high of 12, with no clear trend of increase or decrease.
From the 1950s onwards, the name Parley continued to be used but remained quite uncommon. Between 1956 and 1971, there were only five births recorded each year on average. There was a brief resurgence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with an average of eight births per year between 1982 and 1994.
However, since the mid-1990s, the name Parley has once again become very rare. Between 1995 and 2022, there were only four years in which more than five babies were named Parley at birth: 2008 (12 births), 2010 (11 births), 2013 and 2014 (both with 11 births).
In total, over the entire period from 1880 to 2022, there were 665 recorded births of individuals named Parley in the United States. While this name was popular during certain periods, it has generally been quite uncommon throughout history.