Holding steady.
Popularity of Murry since 1882
Babies named Murry per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Murry's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 75 |
| 1900s | 95 |
| 1910s | 493 |
| 1920s | 687 |
| 1930s | 458 |
| 1940s | 377 |
| 1950s | 393 |
| 1960s | 242 |
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Murry is a rare given name that has never entered the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1899, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though still at very low numbers. The name has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency of use, with essentially no recorded births in recent decades according to Social Security data. The name is largely a variant spelling of Murray, a Scottish surname and place name. While Murry has seen little usage overall, it remains a historically interesting variant for parents drawn to turn-of-the-century Scottish-derived names.
Murry is a variant spelling of Murray, a Scottish surname and given name. The name Murray originates from the Scottish Gaelic region of Moray, derived from the Celtic word for 'sea settlement' or from the Gaelic personal name Muireadhach, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. The spelling Murry emerged as an Anglicized variant, particularly in the United States, where it saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Murry
Names that share Murry's style, for a brother or sister.
