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How Many People Are Named Morris?
Estimated people named Morris living in the U.S. today
25,293
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 71,392
- Peak year: 1918 (1,690 births)
- Estimated living today: 25,293
Morris by age group — who carries the name today?
Morris popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Morris
Morris has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 71,392 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 25,293 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 13,514 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Morriss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Morris in the US?
An estimated 25,293 people named Morris are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Morris rare — about 1 in 13,514 Americans.
Is Morris a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Morris is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Morris most popular?
Morris peaked in 1918, when 1,690 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Morris?
Morris ranks #1,384 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100 (higher means rarer).