Murray
Boy name · 3,575 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Murray: 3,575 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 121 births in 2015.
The name Murray was originally a Scottish surname, derived from the region of Moray in northern Scotland, a name rooted in Celtic elements meaning "sea settlement" or "of the sea." Perhaps its most famous bearer today is Sir Andy Murray, the celebrated Scottish tennis champion and two-time Wimbledon winner. Historically, it was also the surname of John Murray, the influential 18th-century London publisher, and Sir George Murray, a Scottish-born British colonial secretary after whom Australia's Murray River is named. The Moray Firth and the historic province of Moray also share this etymological root. As a first name, Murray remains a strong choice in Scotland, offering a classic surname feel with a distinct Scottish heritage.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2015121 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #8860 babies
- Total births
- 3,575since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 25%vs prior 5y