Holding steady.
Popularity of Morey since 1912
Babies named Morey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Morey's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Morey is a vintage masculine name that saw its peak use in 1913, the year it reached its highest recorded frequency. However, it was never among the top 1000 names nationwide. By the 1920s, its usage had already declined, and by mid-century it had become all but obsolete. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, and its trajectory has been stable at near-zero for decades. Morey is often considered a diminutive of Maurice or a variant of Morris, both names with ancient roots. While it lacks modern popularity, it retains a certain old-fashioned charm for those seeking a truly uncommon name. The name has no strong ties to any geographic region and has not been recorded in any state as a top choice. Its scarcity makes it a distinctive choice for parents who appreciate early 20th-century Americana.
Morey is traditionally considered a diminutive or variant of Maurice (from Latin Mauricius, a derivative of Maurus 'Moor, dark-skinned'). It may also have arisen as an English surname, itself a variant of Morris. As a given name, Morey saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, though its popularity has since faded.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo
Sibling names for Morey
Names that share Morey's style, for a brother or sister.
