How Many People Are Named Murry?

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

Murry
Rare
Scottish

Murry, a very rare male name, is held by just 972 people in the US, making up 1 in 339,597 Americans. The majority of those named Murry are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~9,328
Living in US
1 in 35,533
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scottish surname
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

972
Worldwide Bearers
#109,183
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
26
🇲🇾 Malaysia
15
🇮🇪 Ireland
12
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
6
🇿🇲 Zambia
5
🇳🇱 Netherlands
4
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
950 (98%)
♀ Female
21 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
22
Would be under 30 (1%)
307
Would be 30–60 (10%)
2,850
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 3,179 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

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

📜 Murry Through the Generations

Murry peaked in popularity in 1917 with 99 births, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name. Today, the name's bearers span three decades, but the age distribution skews heavily towards the elderly, with 2,850 individuals over 60 compared to only 22 under 30. This trend suggests that while Murry remains a cherished name among certain families, it's slowly declining in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 272
Mississippi 188
Texas 151
Alabama 150
Louisiana 91
South Carolina 51
Georgia 22
Tennessee 22
North Carolina 20
Arkansas 15

✨ Similar Names to Murry

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Murry's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Murry

How Many People Have the Name Murry?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,328 people in the United States currently share the name Murry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,533 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Murry a Common or Rare Name?

Murry is classified as 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 Murry Mean?

Murry means "Scottish surname" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Murry in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Murry Most Popular?

The name Murry reached peak popularity in 1917, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Murry?

Approximately 9,328 people named Murry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,328. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,533 Americans.

Is Murry a rare name?

Murry is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,533 Americans has this name.

What does the name Murry mean?

Murry means "Scottish surname" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Murry more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Murry are male and 2% are female.

When was Murry most popular?

Murry peaked in 1917 with 99 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US9,328
All-Time Births9,328
1 in X1 in 35,533
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1917
World Rank#109,183
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.