Oris
Oris is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Mouth, edge, or mouth of a river; occasionally a short form or variant of names like Norris.
Origin and history
Oris is a rare male given name of Latin origin, historically interpreted as meaning mouth or derived as a variant of names like Norris or Orson. It saw modest usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains an uncommon choice given to very few babies annually.
Popularity in the United States
1,661 babies in the United States have been named Oris since 1880. It ranks #3112 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.1 %)
- GA (12.1 %)
- AR (11.4 %)
- IN (10.1 %)
- LA (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 33 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 356 |
| 1920-1930 | 434 |
| 1930-1940 | 271 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Oris
- Oris Erhuero: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- Oris had its highest U.S. popularity in the early 20th century before becoming a very rare name today.
- Oris is well known globally as the name of a famous Swiss luxury watch brand founded in 1904.