Murdoch
Pronunciation: [ m-ERD-ahk ]
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Murdoch first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 47 babies have been named Murdoch in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Murdoch is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,871 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,871
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Murdoch
Murdoch is a boy name .
Murdoch is currently ranked #31,871 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Murdoch include Mur, Murd, Murdy, Murdie, Och, Ochy, Ochie, Muy, Muie, and Murkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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