Declining since 2010, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Caris since 1975
Babies named Caris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 403 |
| 2010s | 483 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Caris is a name that entered U.S. records in 1975. Its ranking of 7,133 in 2025 places it among less common choices, with a frequency of about 1 in 107,151 births, illustrating its rarity. The name reached its highest popularity in 2013. Since 2010, Caris has shown a declining trajectory, indicating a shift away from the usage that peaked in the early 2010s. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting a geographically even, but sparse, distribution. Caris may appeal to parents drawn to names with a soft, melodic sound and a possible connection to Greek mythology.
Caris is a variant of Charis, which in Greek mythology was one of the Charites (Graces), personifying charm and beauty. The name may also have arisen as a modern English coinage from the word 'caress' or as a shortened form of names like Carissa. Its use as a given name in the United States dates to the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cari, Caz
Sibling names for Caris
Names that share Caris's style, for a brother or sister.
