Maris

Maris is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 45 girls in the United States.

Maris at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maris

Maris belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maris first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1172 in 1939, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 2,623 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maris in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1172 in 1939
Peak year
2018
Babies named Maris in 2024
45
Total since 1880
2,623

Maris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2024
Best rank
#5892 in 2024
Babies named Maris in 2025
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maris mean?

The meaning of Maris is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maris a boy or girl name?

Maris is a girl name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maris?

Maris comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maris?

Maris first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1172 in 1939, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].