boy's name
Moris
MOR-is
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 265
Moris is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 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 figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1922, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Moris Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Moris?
In 2023, Moris was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Moris Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Moris
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Moris Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Moris over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Moris
- Pronunciation MOR-is
Sibling Names for Moris
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Moris — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Moris
How popular is the name Moris?
In 2023, Moris was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Moris a girl's or a boy's name?
Moris is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Moris?
Moris has 2 syllables.
When was Moris most popular?
Moris peaked in 1922, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.