Morten
boy nameMorten entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2980 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2980
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3391 |
| 1920s | #3519 |
| 1930s | #3277 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Morten are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Morten alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Morten in 2025?
- Morten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Morten most popular?
- Morten peaked in 1929, reaching #2980 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Morten with classmates?
- Morten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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