Total births
742
Boys' name · since 1988
Parsa
Parsa has 742 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4787
- among boys today
- 742
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Parsa currently ranks #4787 among boys' names in America, with 742 babies recorded since 1988.
Parsa has 742 recorded births among boys since 1988, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4787 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #4787 among boys today
- 742 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Parsa is currently the #4787 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 742 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4787
- among boys today
- 742
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Parsa vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4787
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Parsa was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
37 babies were named Parsa in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Parsa compares
742 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Parsa's all-time total is 102% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Parsa | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 742 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Parsa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Parsa splits its recorded history at 2007: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Parsa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#4,787
Active since
1988
Parsa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Parsa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Parsa's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Parsa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 104
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
261 births
- 2010s
2010s
239 births
- 2020s
2020s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 261 births (35% of all-time use).
How Parsa 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 Parsa's total volume
Parsa vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Parsa by state
Where Parsa concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 271 | 36.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
California share of Parsa's total US births 36.5%
Even split
271 of 742 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Parsa? ▼
742 babies have been named Parsa since 1988. It currently ranks #4787 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 37 births.
When was Parsa most popular? ▼
Parsa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Parsa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Parsa are California (271 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Parsa been used? ▼
Parsa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 38 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Parsa? ▼
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 Parsa's data
- Parsa's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (261 total births) through the 2020s (126) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Parsas (271 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Parsa
Nearby Names Like Parsa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Parsa
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 Parsa side by side: Parsa vs Parker Parsa vs Paris Parsa vs Parrish
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Parsa
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Daryan #4785
579 births · Peak 2010
Alexavier #4789
2,251 births · Peak 2006
Gavyn #4784
5,219 births · Peak 2008
Xylon #4790
246 births · Peak 2023
Jaymeson #4783
727 births · Peak 2018
Amaan #4791
1,070 births · Peak 2004
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Parsa: #4787 Boys' Name - 742 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/parsa. 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 Parsa 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.