Moray
Boy name · 132 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Moray: 132 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 1976.
Moray is a name deeply rooted in Scottish geography, taken directly from the region of Moray in northeastern Scotland, an Anglicisation of the medieval Gaelic *Moreb* with uncertain origins—possibly linked to a Brythonic word for "sea settlement" or "coastal plain." The most famous bearer is Sir Thomas Moray (often spelled Murray), a 13th-century Guardian of Scotland who fought alongside Robert the Bruce, while a modern namesake is Moray Callum, the acclaimed Scottish-born car designer. Geographically, the River Moray and the Moray Firth share the name, and the region itself evokes ancient Pictish kingdoms. A notable variant is Murray, which has become far more common as a surname and given name, yet Moray retains a distinct, place-driven elegance that feels both historic and refreshingly uncommon.
Boy 28 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19769 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #5884 babies
- Total births
- 132since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 22%vs prior 5y