How Many People Are Named Murray?

22,242

people in the United States are named Murray

1 in 15,061 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1743

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0066%

Of US population

Peak Year

1922

635 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Scottish, English
Pronunciation: MUR-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Scottish surname which was derived from the region in Scotland called Moray, meaning "seaboard settlement".

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.7%
Male
98.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 84.4 years old

Young (<30) 1,120
5%
Adult (30–60) 2,046
9.2%
Senior (>60) 19,076
85.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 6,585
Pennsylvania 1,042
Texas 741
California 703
Michigan 580
Alabama 517
Illinois 493
Georgia 459
New Jersey 458
Massachusetts 449

💡 Fun Facts About "Murray"

  • 60 babies were named Murray in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1922
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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