Holding steady.
Popularity of Demorris since 1954
Babies named Demorris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Demorris is a rare modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1954. It reached its highest usage in 1987, which was its peak year, before settling into a stable but low frequency. Like many names prefixed with De- that emerged in the mid-20th century, Demorris was likely formed to create a distinctive but familiar-sounding name, combining the popular prefix with the well-known Morris. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and has not been recorded in any top states, reinforcing its status as an uncommon choice. Its trajectory suggests steady but minimal usage over time.
Demorris first appeared in the United States in the 1950s, most likely as a modern coinage formed by adding the fashionable prefix De- to the established name Morris. The name Morris is itself an English surname derived from Maurice, ultimately from Latin Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. However, Demorris carries no specific meaning beyond its components and has no historical usage outside the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, De, Dem
Variants: DeMorris, Demorice
Sibling names for Demorris
Names that share Demorris's style, for a brother or sister.
