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Murray

♀ Girl

Pronounced MUR-ee /ˈmʌr.i/High

Meaning: A Scottish surname/place — from Moray, 'a settlement by the sea; the seaboard' (muir, 'sea'); used for both sexes; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A settlement by the sea: Murray is a Scottish surname. Crisp, retro, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA Scottish surname/place — from Moray, 'a settlement by the sea; the seaboard' (muir, 'sea'); used for both sexes; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#11607 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Murray is a Scottish surname/place — from Moray, 'a settlement by the sea; the seaboard' (muir, 'sea'; we note the surname). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'MUR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-settlement-by-the-sea at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Murray comes from Moray, 'a settlement by the sea; the seaboard' (muir, 'sea') — a crisp Scottish surname-name, used for both sexes (we note the surname; said 'MUR-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Murray — surname; unisex

Variations

MurreyMurryMoray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murray mean?

Murray is a Scottish surname/place — 'a settlement by the sea' (from Moray); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Murray?

It's said MUR-ee /ˈmʌr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Murray a boy or girl name?

Murray is used for both sexes (more often boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Murray?

Murray is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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