Morriss
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,179 in 1918
0 babies were named Morriss in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMorriss first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1918, when it reached #4,179.
About the name Morriss
Morriss is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-iss”. US birth records list Morriss for boys only in 1918, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1918, when it ranked #4,179 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1918, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
Other spellings of Morriss
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Morriss
What is the origin of the name Morriss?
Morriss has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Morriss a boy or girl name?
Morriss is a boy name.
How popular is the name Morriss?
Morriss is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1918. It peaked at #4,179 in 1918.