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Orris
//ˈɔɹɪs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19185 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Orris's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Orris's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Orris |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 36 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 43 |
| 1918 | 51 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 49 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 40 |
| 1924 | 40 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Orris through the decades
- Orris peaked in 1918, when 51 babies were named Orris in the US.
- The 1920s were Orris's strongest decade, averaging 33 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1954–2022), use of Orris has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.