Total births
105
Girls' name · since 1914
Murdis
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 105 babies named Murdis, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 105
- total births
- 1914–1949
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Murdis is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 105 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Murdis has been recorded 105 times among girls since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1949.
- 105 total births
- 1914–1949 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
105 girls have been named Murdis since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1949.
- 105
- total births
- 1914–1949
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Murdis was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
11 babies were named Murdis in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Murdis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Murdis splits its recorded history at 1928: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Murdis at a glance
Last recorded 1949Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Murdis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1949
- Peak year (1934)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Murdis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Murdis's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Murdis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
46 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 46 births (44% of all-time use).
Murdis by state
Where Murdis concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 4.8% |
Alabama share of Murdis's total US births 4.8%
5 of 105 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Murdis? ▼
105 babies have been named Murdis since 1914. It was last recorded in 1949. The peak year was 1934 with 11 births.
When was Murdis most popular? ▼
Murdis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Murdis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Murdis are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Murdis been used? ▼
Records for Murdis go back to 1914, giving 36 years of history through 1949.
What names are similar to Murdis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Muriel, Murphy, Murl, Murlene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Murdis's data
- Murdis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (46 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Murdiss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- 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 Murdis
Nearby Names Like Murdis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murdis
Muriel Girl
#3177 54,884 births
Murphy Girl
#475 4,688 births
Murl Girl
626 births
Murlene Girl
616 births
Murriel Girl
513 births
Compare Murdis side by side: Murdis vs Muriel Murdis vs Murphy Murdis vs Murl
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1914–1949 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Murdis: Baby Name Since 1914 - 105 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murdis. 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 Murdis 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 June 2026.