Unisex name · peaked 1915

Oris

Every Oris since 1891 — 1,893 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Oris
Peak year
1915
65 babies
All-time total
1,893
since 1891

The story of Oris

Oris is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1891, 1,893 American babies have been named Oris — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1915, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Oris year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 6 #11,965
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985 6 #6,304
1980
1975
1970 7 #4,123
1965 11 #2,580
1960 12 #2,503
1955 15 #2,113
1950 12 #2,291
1945 15 #1,835
1940 18 #1,669
1935 32 #1,185
1930 8 #3,584 34 #1,230
1925 8 #3,945 49 #979
1920 8 #3,871 40 #1,132
1915 8 #3,360 57 #812
1910 12 #973
1905 6 #1,198
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Oris in 2025?

Oris did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Oris?

1,893 babies have been named Oris in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Oris most popular?

Oris peaked in 1915, when 65 newborns received the name.

Is Oris a boy or girl name?

Oris is used for both: about 12% of babies named Oris have been girls and 88% boys.

Is the name Oris rising or falling?

Oris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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