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At a Glance
- Meaning
- English surname for a park-keeper or someone who lived by a park
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PARK
Park is a modern, minimalist name given to children of any gender, taken from the English surname for a park-keeper or someone who lived near a park. It's pronounced just as it's spelled: PARK (/ˈpɑːrk/). As a surname-turned-first-name, it carries an occupational, place-based history rather than a softer or poetic one.
Meaning & Origin of Park
Meaning: English surname for a park-keeper or someone who lived by a park.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Park
PARKIPA /ˈpɑːrk/
Popularity of Park
SSA records for Park go back to 1880, with the name peaking at #627 in 1896 when 13 babies received it. By 2024 it had dropped to #13681, given to just 5 babies that year.
Names Like Park
These names share Park’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Park mean?
English surname for a park-keeper or someone who lived by a park. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Park?
Park is pronounced PARK (IPA: /ˈpɑːrk/).
Is Park a popular name right now?
Park peaked at #627 in 1896 and is ranked #13681 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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