Murdock
boy nameMurdock entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #861 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#861
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #909 |
| 1890s | #928 |
| 1900s | #1233 |
| 1910s | #3241 |
| 1920s | #3295 |
| 1930s | #3118 |
| 1940s | #3187 |
| 1950s | #3070 |
| 1960s | #3853 |
| 1970s | #4978 |
| 1980s | #6238 |
| 2000s | #12367 |
| 2010s | #9679 |
| 2020s | #9821 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Murdock are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Murdock alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Murdock in 2025?
- Murdock is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Murdock most popular?
- Murdock peaked in 1892, reaching #861 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Murdock with classmates?
- Murdock will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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