Total births
1,637
Boys' name · since 1880
Park
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,637 babies named Park, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12360
- among boys today
- 1,637
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 14%
- more common than other boys
Park currently ranks #12360 among boys' names in America, with 1,637 babies recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Park has been recorded 1,637 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #12360 nationally and more common than 14% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #12360 among boys today
- 1,637 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 14% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Park is currently the #12360 boys' name in America, more common than 14% of boys - 1,637 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12360
- among boys today
- 1,637
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 14%
- more common than other boys
Park vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12360
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 14% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Park was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
33 babies were named Park in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
How Park compares
1,637 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Park's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Park | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,637 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Park's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Park splits its recorded history at 1952: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1887 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Park at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1923
Current rank
#12,360
Active since
1880
Park popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1923)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Park by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Park's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Park births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 55
1880s
55 births
- 1890s 79
1890s
79 births
- 1900s 59
1900s
59 births
- 1910s
1910s
219 births
- 1920s
1920s
222 births
- 1930s
1930s
158 births
- 1940s
1940s
160 births
- 1950s
1950s
147 births
- 1960s
1960s
123 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 44
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s 82
2000s
82 births
- 2010s
2010s
111 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 222 births (14% of all-time use).
How Park compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Park's total volume
Park vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Park by state
Where Park concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 128 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Park's total US births 7.8%
Even split
128 of 1,637 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Park? ▼
Park has been given to 1,637 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12360 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Park most popular? ▼
Park was most popular in the 1920s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Park most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Park are Pennsylvania (128 births), Iowa (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Park been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Park since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Park? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Parker, Paris, Parrish, Parth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Park's data
- Park's decade-level peak was the 1920s (222 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Parks (128 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Park
Nearby Names Like Park
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Park
Parker Boy
#97 130,941 births
Paris Boy
#2561 9,260 births
Parrish Boy
#7856 2,706 births
Parth Boy
#3249 2,173 births
Parris Boy
#11051 1,903 births
Compare Park side by side: Park vs Parker Park vs Paris Park vs Parrish
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Park
Elizabeth #12359
5,216 births · Peak 1989
Thurman #12361
16,392 births · Peak 1920
Orie #12358
1,727 births · Peak 1917
Raoul #12362
2,915 births · Peak 1928
Olaf #12357
2,531 births · Peak 1916
Albion #12363
724 births · Peak 1921
Ellsworth #12356
7,337 births · Peak 1918
Thad #12364
8,219 births · Peak 1967
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Park: #12360 Boys' Name - 1,637 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/park. 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 Park 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.