Caress
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-ress]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Tender Touch.
- Origin
- French
Caress Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 209 baby girls have been named Caress. The name peaked in 1986 with 69 US births that year (rank #1693).
Top States for Caress
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Caress births are: Illinois (13), New York (7), North Carolina (6).
Other French-Origin Names Like Caress
If you like Caress's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Caress's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Caress
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Compare Caress to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Caress against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).