Holding steady.
Popularity of Voris since 1915
Babies named Voris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Voris is a rare American given name first recorded in 1915, with a peak year of 1915 and no recorded births in recent decades according to Social Security data. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 and appears in only a single year of the dataset, suggesting it may have been a unique coinage or a family surname pressed into service as a first name. Its origin is unclear, but it may be a respelling of the Dutch or German surname Voris. Voris has not been used enough to generate nicknames or notable bearers, and its trajectory is stable at an effectively zero frequency. For families seeking a truly distinctive name with a vintage feel, Voris offers a rare choice, though its lack of modern usage means it does not carry established associations.
Voris first appears in U.S. records around 1915. It may be a respelling of the Dutch or German surname Voris, itself possibly a variant of Vorst meaning 'prince' or 'forest'. However, the name's rarity and lack of continuous use suggest it is an American coinage, possibly as a family surname turned given name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Voriss
Sibling names for Voris
Names that share Voris's style, for a brother or sister.
