Murdock
Pronunciation: [ m-ERD-ahk ]
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Murdock first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 150 babies have been named Murdock in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Murdock is past its peak , currently ranked #26,357 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,357
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Murdock
Murdock is a boy name .
Murdock is currently ranked #26,357 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Murdock include Mur, Murd, Murdy, Murdie, Ock, Ocky, Ockie, Muy, Muie, and Murkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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