unisex name
Carris
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 123
Scotland
#835
2008 births
Carris is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 86% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Carris over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s. The striped bar is the 2010s, still in progress — it covers 2010 to 2016, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s (to 2016) | 14 |
How popular is Carris?
In 2016, Carris was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Carris is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Carris
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Carris also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carris over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Carris
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Carris — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Carris
How popular is the name Carris?
In 2016, Carris was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Carris a girl's or a boy's name?
Carris is used for both girls and boys. About 86% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Carris?
Carris has 2 syllables.
When was Carris most popular?
Carris peaked in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.