boy's name
Morse
MORS (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 374
Morse is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1971 it was given to 6 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 1926, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Morse Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Morse?
In 1971, Morse was given to 6 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.
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 Morse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Morse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Morse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Morse
- English MORS
Sibling Names for Morse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Morse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Morse
How popular is the name Morse?
In 1971, Morse was given to 6 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 Morse a girl's or a boy's name?
Morse is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Morse?
Morse has 1 syllable.
When was Morse most popular?
Morse peaked in 1926, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.