How Many People Are Named Murray?

Curious about how common the name Murray is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 22,242
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 14,837 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 22,242 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Murray.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 14,837 people has this name.

This classification places Murray in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Murray

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 14,837 people

Total Count

22,242

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 21,859
Female: 383

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 86

  • Young (<30) 1,032
  • Adult (30–60) 1,814
  • Old (>60) 19,396

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 33.3%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 517
  • Arkansas 22
  • California 703
  • Colorado 18
  • Connecticut 49
  • DC 12
  • Florida 314
  • Georgia 459
  • Iowa 156
  • Idaho 5
  • Illinois 493
  • Indiana 128
  • Kansas 58
  • Kentucky 46
  • Louisiana 436
  • Massachusetts 449
  • Maryland 165
  • Maine 88
  • Michigan 580
  • Minnesota 193
  • Missouri 146
  • Mississippi 307
  • North Carolina 350
  • North Dakota 6
  • Nebraska 17
  • New Jersey 458
  • New Mexico 5
  • New York 6,585
  • Ohio 315
  • Oklahoma 86
  • Oregon 10
  • Pennsylvania 1,042
  • Rhode Island 6
  • South Carolina 349
  • Tennessee 303
  • Texas 741
  • Utah 5
  • Virginia 142
  • Washington 123
  • Wisconsin 28
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Murray?

Approximately 22,242 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Murray, based on statistical analysis.

Is Murray a rare name?

Murray is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.