Total births
35
Boys' name · since 2012
Munro
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 35 babies named Munro, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 35
- total births
- 2012–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Munro is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 35 have been recorded since 2012.
Social Security Administration records show Munro recorded 35 times among boys since 2012, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2023.
- 35 total births
- 2012–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
35 boys have been named Munro since 2012, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 35
- total births
- 2012–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Munro was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
8 babies were named Munro in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Munro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Munro's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Munro at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2012
Munro popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2023
- Peak year (2016)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Munro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Munro's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Munro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
18 births
- 2020s
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 18 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Munro? ▼
Since 2012, Social Security records show 35 babies named Munro. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 8 births.
When was Munro most popular? ▼
Munro was most popular in the 2010s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
How long has the name Munro been used? ▼
Munro has been recorded in Social Security data since 2012, spanning 12 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Munro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Munir, Muneeb, Muneer, Munasar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Munro's data
- Munro's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 2020s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Munro
Nearby Names Like Munro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Munro
Munir Boy
#2889 845 births
Muneeb Boy
299 births
Muneer Boy
#6592 281 births
Munasar Boy
#5415 148 births
Mung Boy
#9646 138 births
Compare Munro side by side: Munro vs Munir Munro vs Muneeb Munro vs Muneer
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2012–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Munro: Baby Name Since 2012 - 35 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/munro. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Munro draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.