Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1925
Murrey
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Murrey, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1925–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Murrey since 1925, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Murrey has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1925, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1925 to 1967.
- 15 total births
- 1925–1967 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Murrey since 1925, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1967.
- 15
- total births
- 1925–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Murrey was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
5 babies were named Murrey in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Murrey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Murrey splits its recorded history at 1926: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births).
Murrey at a glance
Last recorded 1967Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Murrey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1967
- Peak year (1925)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Murrey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Murrey's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Murrey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Murrey? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 15 babies named Murrey. The most recent recorded year was 1967. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 5 births.
When was Murrey most popular? ▼
Murrey was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Murrey been used? ▼
Records for Murrey go back to 1925, giving 43 years of history through 1967.
What names are similar to Murrey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Murray, Murphy, Murry, Murl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Murrey's data
- Murrey's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- 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 Murrey
Nearby Names Like Murrey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murrey
Murray Boy
#2716 21,908 births
Murphy Boy
#813 8,486 births
Murry Boy
3,085 births
Murl Boy
1,941 births
Murad Boy
#2979 1,133 births
Compare Murrey side by side: Murrey vs Murray Murrey vs Murphy Murrey vs Murry
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, 1925–1967 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Murrey: Baby Name Since 1925 - 15 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murrey. 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 Murrey 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.