Caress
Pronunciation: [ k-er-EHS ]
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Caress first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 209 babies have been named Caress in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caress is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,750 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,750
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Caress
Caress is a girl name .
Caress is currently ranked #59,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caress include Car, Care, Carey, Careie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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