Caress

Pronunciation: [ k-er-EHS ]

Caress is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,750 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.

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Girl Name #59,750 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Caress is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-er-EHS.

Parents who love the name Caress often also consider Teeka, Crisinda, Tehra .

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Historical Record

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 .

Popularity Over Time

#59,750
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#59,750
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Careie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caress

Is Caress a boy or girl name?
Caress is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Caress?
Caress is pronounced k-er-EHS.
How popular is the name Caress?
Caress is currently ranked #59750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Caress?
Common nicknames for Caress include Car, Cay, Carie, and Careie.
Is Caress a common or rare name?
Caress is an uncommon name, ranked #59750 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Caress?
Caress pairs well with Teeka, Crisinda, Tehra, Dennetta in style and sound.

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, Cay, Carie, and Careie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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