How Many People Are Named Murad?

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

Murad
Very Rare
Arabic

Murad means 'prince' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1,061 people named Murad live in the US today, making up just 1 in 310,887 Americans. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~2,396
Living in US
1 in 138,334
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Dignified Ambitious Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

497,009
Worldwide Bearers
#2,033
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
122,188
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
55,996
🇷🇺 Russia
52,835
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
40,565
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
35,827
🇾🇪 Yemen
27,639
🇮🇳 India
20,390
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
19,947
🇯🇴 Jordan
16,552
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
12,806

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,061 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
797
Would be under 30 (73%)
290
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,087 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Murad Through the Generations

Since its peak in 2016 with 56 births, Murad has maintained a steady presence among newborns, though it remains a niche choice. With an average age of 20, most Murads are young adults, indicating the name's popularity among recent generations. As of now, 797 are under 30, 290 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, suggesting it's a name that's still gaining traction.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 83
California 66
New Jersey 27
Florida 11
Illinois 5
Michigan 5
Ohio 5
Texas 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Murad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Murad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Murad

How Many People Have the Name Murad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,396 people in the United States currently share the name Murad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 138,334 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Murad a Common or Rare Name?

Murad 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 Murad Mean?

Murad means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Murad Most Popular?

The name Murad reached peak popularity in 2016, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Murad?

Approximately 2,396 people named Murad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,396. That works out to roughly 1 in 138,334 Americans.

Is Murad a rare name?

Murad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 138,334 Americans has this name.

What does the name Murad mean?

Murad means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Murad more male or female?

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

When was Murad most popular?

Murad peaked in 2016 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US2,396
All-Time Births2,396
1 in X1 in 138,334
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2016
World Rank#2,033
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.