Maris is derived from Latin origins, meaning 'of the sea'. It was traditionally used as both a masculine and feminine given name throughout history.
The name Maris had a fluctuating popularity over the years, with significant spikes occurring during certain decades. The highest number of births recorded was 63 in both 2018 and 2020, while the lowest was 5 in multiple years between 1923 and 1976. There were notable peaks in the 1930s and again from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. However, since around the year 2000, the popularity of the name Maris has been relatively stable, with totals ranging between 40-65 births per year.