Girl · #15,031 in 2026

Caress

Physical intimacy is sensuous proximity or touching. It is an act or reaction, such as an expression of feelings, between people. Examples of physical intimacy include holding hands, hugging, kissing, caressing and sexual activity. Physical intimacy can often convey the real meaning or intention of an interaction in a way that accompanying speech cannot do.

Current Rank
#15,031
Peak Rank
#1,691 (1986)
Total Babies
209
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
2000
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#1691
Peak Rank
209
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Caress

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Physical intimacy is sensuous proximity or touching. It is an act or reaction, such as an expression of feelings, between people. Examples of physical intimacy include holding hands, hugging, kissing, caressing and sexual activity. Physical intimacy can often convey the real meaning or intention of an interaction in a way that accompanying speech cannot do.

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The Story of Caress

Caress first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 69 Caresss were born — ranking #1,691 that year. As of 2026, Caress ranks #15,031 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 209 Caresss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Caress

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caress is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caress

What does the name Caress mean?
Physical intimacy is sensuous proximity or touching. It is an act or reaction, such as an expression of feelings, between people. Examples of physical intimacy include holding hands, hugging, kissing, caressing and sexual activity. Physical intimacy can often convey the real meaning or intention of an interaction in a way that accompanying speech cannot do.
How popular is Caress in 2026?
In 2026, Caress ranks #15,031 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Caress most popular?
Caress reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #1,691 that year with 69 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Caress most popular?
Caress has historically been most popular in Illinois, North Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caress.
Is Caress a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Caress is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Caress?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caress include Bliss, Dominic, Suann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Caress

Caress is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 209 births in the dataset. Caress's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #1,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Caress's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.