Holding steady.
Popularity of Karris since 1986
Babies named Karris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Karris is a modern, rare name that first appeared in the United States in 1986. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its peak usage occurred in 2003, after which it has remained stable at very low frequency. The name likely arose as a creative variant of trendy names like Karis or Carissa, or as a feminine form of the surname Kerr. Its sound aligns with the fashionable -is ending seen in names such as Ellis, Paris, and Jadis. Although it has no long-established meaning, its pleasant sound and rarity appeal to parents seeking a unique, contemporary name.
Karris emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1986. It likely blends the popular -is suffix with the phonetic appeal of names like Karis or Carissa. The root name Carissa is derived from the Greek charis (grace), but Karris itself is a modern coinage without a direct historical etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Riss
Sibling names for Karris
Names that share Karris's style, for a brother or sister.
