A pledge, vow, or word of honor
A modern virtue name derived from the English word 'promise,' signifying a solemn vow or a commitment. It reflects a parent's hope or a spiritual pledge, often chosen for its symbolic weight and aspirational quality. The double 's' spelling is a contemporary variation of the standard noun.
Less common today
Promiss isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,324 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
