Murray

Pronunciation: [ m-ER-ee ]

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Girl Name #9,360 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Murray is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ER-ee.

Parents who love the name Murray often also consider Tovi, Everlea, Croia .

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Historical Record

Murray first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.

Over 170 babies have been named Murray in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Murray is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,360 for girl names in the US .

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#9,360
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,360
Total SSA Count
12

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Mur Murr Murry Murrie Muy Muie Murkins

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Murray is also used as a boy name, ranked #2744.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray

Is Murray a boy or girl name?
Murray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9360. As a boy name, it is ranked #2744. Murray is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Murray?
Murray is pronounced m-ER-ee.
How popular is the name Murray?
Murray is currently ranked #9360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Murray?
Common nicknames for Murray include Mur, Murr, Murry, Murrie, Muy, Muie, and Murkins.
Is Murray a common or rare name?
Murray is an uncommon name, ranked #9360 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Murray?
Murray pairs well with Tovi, Everlea, Croia, Amahle in style and sound.

About the Name Murray

Murray is a girl name .

Is Murray a boy or girl name? Murray is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,360 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,744. Murray is more commonly used as a boy name.

Murray is currently ranked #9,360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Murray include Mur, Murr, Murry, Murrie, Muy, Muie, and Murkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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