Girls' name · since 1920

Murtis

Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Murtis, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

55
total births
1920–1950
years on record
1920s
peak decade
44%
born in that decade

55 girls have been named Murtis since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Murtis recorded 55 times among girls since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1950.

  • 55 total births
  • 1920–1950 years on record
  • 1920s peak decade
  • 44% born in that decade

Data updated Jul 2026

The verdict

55 girls have been named Murtis since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.

55
total births
1920–1950
years on record
1920s
peak decade
44%
born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade

44% of everyone ever named Murtis was born in this single decade.

1925
Single peak year

8 babies were named Murtis in 1925 - its busiest year on record.

Murtis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Murtis's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Murtis at a glance

Last recorded 1950

Total births

55

Since 1920

31 years of records

Peak year

1925

8 births that year

Strongest decade: 1920s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1950

Active since

1920

Recorded for 31 years

Last year on file: 1950

Murtis popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1950

Last recorded 1950
Peak year (1925)
8
Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
456789 192019241925192819311932194219461950 6

Murtis by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1920s was Murtis's strongest decade.

24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.

Murtis births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1920s at 24 births (44% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Murtis? ▼
55 babies have been named Murtis since 1920. It was last recorded in 1950. The peak year was 1925 with 8 births.
When was Murtis most popular? ▼
Murtis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Murtis been used? ▼
Records for Murtis go back to 1920, giving 31 years of history through 1950.
What names are similar to Murtis? ▼
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 Murtis's data

  • Murtis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • 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 Murtis

Nearby Names Like Murtis

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murtis

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 Murtis side by side: Murtis vs Muriel Murtis vs Murphy Murtis vs Murl

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Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

Iler
55 births · Peak 1914
Malta
55 births · Peak 1915
Fairie
55 births · Peak 1925
Rumalda
55 births · Peak 1925
Florian
55 births · Peak 1926
Florabell
55 births · Peak 1928
Mirl
55 births · Peak 1916
Alfonsina
55 births · Peak 1923

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, 1920–1950 (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. "Murtis: Baby Name Since 1920 - 55 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murtis. 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 Murtis 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.