UK girl's name
Parise
Of French origin meaning essentially "from Paris".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Parise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Parise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 6 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Parise. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Parise ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 6 girls were registered as Parise.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
6 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Parise mean?
The name Parise is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the Latin word "parisia," which means "of Paris." This suggests that the name may have its roots in the city of Paris, France, dating back to ancient times when the city was known as Parisia.
In the early Middle Ages, around the 5th century, the name Parise was commonly used in parts of France, particularly in and around the Paris region. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who hailed from or had a connection to the city of Paris.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parise can be found in the writings of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and scholar from the 7th-8th century. In his historical works, he mentions a figure named Parise, although details about this individual are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Parise. One prominent example is Parise Grassi (1470-1528), an Italian Renaissance architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of the Palazzo del Te in Mantua, Italy.
Another historical figure with the name Parise was Parise Bastino (1650-1737), an Italian painter and engraver from Venice. His works, which included religious paintings and etchings, can be found in various art galleries and museums across Italy.
In the realm of literature, Parise Janosik (1688-1713) was a renowned Slovak outlaw and folk hero who is celebrated in numerous Slovak folk tales and legends for his daring exploits and defiance against the nobility.
Moving forward in time, Parise Presutto (1859-1932) was an Italian-American businessman and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the wine industry in California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lastly, Parise Goffredo (1920-2007) was an Italian philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology and existentialism. His works explored themes of human existence, consciousness, and the nature of reality.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Parise throughout history, spanning various fields and time periods. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient France, it has since been adopted and used across different cultures and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Parise over time
The chart below shows babies named Parise registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Parise, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parise by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parise was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3763 | 9 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2683 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Parise
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Parise: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parise in the UK right now?
In 2005, Parise was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Parise most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 6 babies registered as Parise in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parise?
Of French origin meaning essentially "from Paris".
How many people are called Parise in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Parise across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.