UK girl's name
Pariss
Of French origin, meaning "from Paris".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pariss is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pariss popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2868, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2002. 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Pariss. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pariss ranked #2868 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Pariss.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pariss as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2868
2002
Births in 2002
5
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Pariss mean?
The name Pariss is a variation of the more common name Paris, which has its origins in ancient Greek mythology and history. The name is derived from the Greek word "Paris", which means "of Paris", referring to the ancient city of Paris in modern-day Turkey.
Paris was a significant figure in Greek mythology, known as the prince of Troy who abducted Helen, the wife of the Spartan king Menelaus, an act that sparked the Trojan War. The Iliad, the epic poem attributed to Homer, tells the story of Paris and the events leading up to the war.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paris can be found in ancient Greek literature, where Paris is mentioned in various texts such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. The name gained popularity in ancient Greece and was later adopted by the Romans.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Paris. One of the most famous was Paris of Troy, the mythological prince whose abduction of Helen led to the Trojan War, as mentioned in the Iliad. Another noteworthy figure was Paris, a Christian martyr who was beheaded in 292 AD during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
In the Middle Ages, the name Paris was commonly used in Europe, particularly in France. One notable bearer of the name was Paris de Puteo (1413-1493), an Italian jurist and author who wrote extensively on legal matters during the Renaissance period.
During the Renaissance, the name Paris was associated with art and culture. Paris Bordone (1500-1571) was an Italian painter and artist known for his religious and mythological works, while Paris Franceschi (1548-1611) was an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Rome and other parts of Italy.
Moving forward, the name Paris continued to be used throughout Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, Paris Pâtissier (1800-1867) was a renowned French confectioner who revolutionized the art of pastry-making and introduced many innovative techniques.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Paris or its variation, Pariss. While the spelling may have evolved over time, the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology and the city of Paris, making it a name with a rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pariss over time
The chart below shows babies named Pariss registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pariss, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2002, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pariss by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pariss 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 | #3390 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2560 | 11 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Pariss
- 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
Pariss: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pariss in the UK right now?
In 2002, Pariss was ranked #2868 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Pariss most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Pariss in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pariss?
Of French origin, meaning "from Paris".
How many people are called Pariss in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Pariss across the 4 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.