Morris
Boy name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Morris: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1974.
From Latin Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish," Morris is the English form of Maurice, brought to Scotland by the Normans. The name gained modern recognition through singer-songwriter Morrissey, frontman of The Smiths, and actor Morris Chestnut. It also belongs to William Morris, the influential 19th-century designer, writer and socialist whose name lives on in the William Morris Society. A notable place connection is Morristown in New Jersey, named after a bearer of the surname. Morris also gives its
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19743 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 15since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y