Morris Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOR-iss / /ˈmɔːrɪs/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: dark-skinned; English: son of Maurice
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Morris is derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'moorish'. It became popular in England during the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence. In modern times, it has seen fluctuating popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Morris has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Morrice
- Maurice
International Variants
- Maurice (French)
- Morrison (English)
Famous people named Morris
Morris Chestnut is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Boyz n the Hood'.
Morris K. Udall was a prominent American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Morris Day is an American musician and actor, best known as the lead singer of The Time.
Morris B. Abram was an American lawyer and civil rights activist.
Fictional characters named Morris
Morris the Cat is a famous advertising character for 9Lives cat food.
Morris the Bear is a character in the children's book series 'Morris the Bear'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Morris was first seen in the United States in 1880. Morris has ranked as high as #239 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Morris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Morris (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 25 | |
CA | 7 | |
PA | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 77 |
1881 | 87 |
1882 | 81 |
1883 | 75 |
1884 | 78 |
1885 | 99 |
1886 | 96 |
1887 | 95 |
1888 | 95 |
1889 | 112 |
1890 | 93 |
1891 | 97 |
1892 | 136 |
1893 | 113 |
1894 | 122 |
1895 | 125 |
1896 | 136 |
1897 | 132 |
1898 | 164 |
1899 | 116 |
1900 | 162 |
1901 | 146 |
1902 | 150 |
1903 | 178 |
1904 | 175 |
1905 | 188 |
1906 | 226 |
1907 | 260 |
1908 | 269 |
1909 | 305 |
1910 | 367 |
1911 | 478 |
1912 | 960 |
1913 | 1,073 |
1914 | 1,365 |
1915 | 1,660 |
1916 | 1,618 |
1917 | 1,624 |
1918 | 1,679 |
1919 | 1,660 |
1920 | 1,609 |
1921 | 1,666 |
1922 | 1,630 |
1923 | 1,558 |
1924 | 1,499 |
1925 | 1,400 |
1926 | 1,306 |
1927 | 1,226 |
1928 | 1,157 |
1929 | 1,090 |
1930 | 1,006 |
1931 | 990 |
1932 | 940 |
1933 | 868 |
1934 | 932 |
1935 | 908 |
1936 | 847 |
1937 | 856 |
1938 | 839 |
1939 | 927 |
1940 | 912 |
1941 | 876 |
1942 | 909 |
1943 | 913 |
1944 | 828 |
1945 | 775 |
1946 | 916 |
1947 | 1,002 |
1948 | 843 |
1949 | 831 |
1950 | 917 |
1951 | 903 |
1952 | 904 |
1953 | 834 |
1954 | 917 |
1955 | 830 |
1956 | 819 |
1957 | 773 |
1958 | 702 |
1959 | 724 |
1960 | 656 |
1961 | 661 |
1962 | 629 |
1963 | 591 |
1964 | 589 |
1965 | 519 |
1966 | 473 |
1967 | 409 |
1968 | 429 |
1969 | 399 |
1970 | 399 |
1971 | 369 |
1972 | 304 |
1973 | 269 |
1974 | 272 |
1975 | 241 |
1976 | 262 |
1977 | 233 |
1978 | 229 |
1979 | 215 |
1980 | 196 |
1981 | 220 |
1982 | 199 |
1983 | 184 |
1984 | 182 |
1985 | 203 |
1986 | 224 |
1987 | 187 |
1988 | 168 |
1989 | 193 |
1990 | 178 |
1991 | 184 |
1992 | 148 |
1993 | 148 |
1994 | 127 |
1995 | 113 |
1996 | 85 |
1997 | 87 |
1998 | 105 |
1999 | 112 |
2000 | 103 |
2001 | 82 |
2002 | 94 |
2003 | 112 |
2004 | 93 |
2005 | 80 |
2006 | 93 |
2007 | 109 |
2008 | 109 |
2009 | 121 |
2010 | 98 |
2011 | 86 |
2012 | 94 |
2013 | 94 |
2014 | 112 |
2015 | 105 |
2016 | 103 |
2017 | 105 |
2018 | 107 |
2019 | 96 |
2020 | 99 |
2021 | 87 |
2022 | 91 |
2023 | 105 |
2024 | 86 |