A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Oris since 1891
Babies named Oris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oris's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 33 |
| 1900s | 0 | 45 |
| 1910s | 62 | 356 |
| 1920s | 102 | 434 |
| 1930s | 42 | 271 |
| 1940s | 6 | 177 |
| 1950s | 10 | 143 |
| 1960s | 10 | 102 |
| 1970s | 0 | 48 |
| 1980s | 0 | 29 |
| 1990s | 0 | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Oris is a rare name with early 20th-century roots, first recorded in the United States in 1891. It reached its peak popularity in 1897, after which its usage declined steeply. Though absent from modern rankings, Oris has seen a modest resurgence since 2022, aligning with the revival of late 1800s names. Its obscurity gives it a distinctive, vintage appeal, reminiscent of other turn-of-the-century choices like Elmer and Clarence. The name's uncertain origin adds an air of mystery, likely derived from the better-known Horace, a Latin name with ancient Roman pedigree.
Oris is likely a variant or short form of Horace, the English form of the Latin name Horatius, an ancient Roman family name of uncertain meaning. It saw sporadic use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it was recorded as early as 1891. Its usage has been rare in recent decades but has been rising since 2022.
Sibling names for Oris
Names that share Oris's style, for a brother or sister.
