Total births
1,215
Girls' name · since 1880
Paralee
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,215 babies named Paralee, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,215
- total births
- 1880–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1,215 girls have been named Paralee since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Paralee recorded 1,215 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2018.
- 1,215 total births
- 1880–2018 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,215 girls have been named Paralee since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,215
- total births
- 1880–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Paralee was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
39 babies were named Paralee in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Paralee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Paralee splits its recorded history at 1922: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Paralee at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Paralee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2018
- Peak year (1920)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 139 years of records
Paralee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Paralee's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Paralee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
106 births
- 1890s
1890s
105 births
- 1900s
1900s
133 births
- 1910s
1910s
246 births
- 1920s
1920s
256 births
- 1930s
1930s
149 births
- 1940s
1940s
118 births
- 1950s 79
1950s
79 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 256 births (21% of all-time use).
How Paralee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Paralee's total volume
Paralee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Paralee by state
Where Paralee concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 64 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Alabama share of Paralee's total US births 5.3%
Even split
64 of 1,215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paralee? ▼
1,215 babies have been named Paralee since 1880. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1920 with 39 births.
When was Paralee most popular? ▼
Paralee was most popular in the 1920s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Paralee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Paralee are Alabama (64 births), Texas (26 births), Georgia (12 births).
How long has the name Paralee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Paralee since 1880 -- 139 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Paralee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paris, Parker, Parris, Parthenia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Paralee's data
- Paralee's decade-level peak was the 1920s (256 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Paralees (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Paralee
Nearby Names Like Paralee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paralee
Paris Girl
#484 33,663 births
Parker Girl
#104 32,895 births
Parris Girl
#8060 1,669 births
Parthenia Girl
#15317 1,458 births
Paradise Girl
#4424 1,273 births
Compare Paralee side by side: Paralee vs Paris Paralee vs Parker Paralee vs Parris
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Paralee: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,215 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paralee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Paralee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.