Maris Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
8% Masculine / 92% Feminine
Meaning:
Maris means 'of the sea' and has connections to the Virgin Mary.
Meaning of the Name Maris
Maris is a name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'. The name is often associated with the ocean and its powerful, mysterious qualities. It has a serene and calming vibe. Maris also has connections to the Virgin Mary, as 'Stella Maris' is a title often used to refer to her as the Star of the Sea.
Popularity of the Name Maris
The popularity for the name Maris peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 63 births, which ranked number 4,889 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Maris had the most female births in 2018 with 63, which ranked number 2,706 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1961 with 22, which ranked number 1,729 out of 4,651 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Maris has increased sharply over the last ten years from 46 births to 55 births, an increase of 19.57%. Among females, Maris has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 46 births to 49 births, an increase of 6.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maris
- 20 Year Trend of Maris: 44.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Maris: 19.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maris: 6.52%
Popularity of Maris by State
Among females, Maris was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maris. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maris
- Total Births of Maris: 56 (1.80%)
- Female Births of Maris: 49 (0.63%)
Given the upward trend of Maris over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.80% increase in total births, for a total of 56 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maris have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 49 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.63%.