How Many People Are Named Morrie?

Complete statistics for the name Morrie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Morrie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Morrie is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 145 people in the US today carry this name, equating to just 1 in 2,277,736 Americans. The majority of those named Morrie are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1962.

~130
Living in US
1 in 2,549,610
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Morris
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Resilient Thoughtful
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,174
Worldwide Bearers
#160,793
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,088
🇳🇿 New Zealand
492
🇨🇦 Canada
325
🇱🇷 Liberia
42
🇵🇭 Philippines
41
🇦🇺 Australia
37
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
29
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
25
🇿🇦 South Africa
16
🇿🇲 Zambia
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
145 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
5
Would be under 30 (2%)
25
Would be 30–60 (8%)
300
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 330 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Morrie Through the Generations

Morrie, a name that has seen steady usage since its peak in 1962 with 13 births, now stands as a testament to generational continuity. With only 145 individuals bearing this name in the US today, it's clear that Morrie is a very rare choice. Among these, 300 are over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for the name among older generations, while fewer younger people have adopted it.

✨ Similar Names to Morrie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Morrie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Morrie

How Many People Have the Name Morrie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 130 people in the United States currently share the name Morrie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Morrie a Common or Rare Name?

Morrie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Morrie Mean?

Morrie means "creative variant of Morris" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Morrie in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Morrie Most Popular?

The name Morrie reached peak popularity in 1962, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Morrie?

Approximately 130 people named Morrie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 130. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,549,610 Americans.

Is Morrie a rare name?

Morrie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans has this name.

What does the name Morrie mean?

Morrie means "creative variant of Morris" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Morrie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Morrie are male and 0% are female.

When was Morrie most popular?

Morrie peaked in 1962 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US130
All-Time Births130
1 in X1 in 2,549,610
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1962
World Rank#160,793
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.