Murry
Murry is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Settlement by the sea, or sea-land.
Origin and history
Murry is a variant spelling of the Scottish name Murray, derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'settlement by the sea' or 'maritime land'. Historically used as a surname and given name in Scotland, it gained moderate usage in the United States during the 20th century. Today, it is a rare choice for newborn boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,085 babies in the United States have been named Murry since 1880. It ranks #2321 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.4 %)
- MS (19 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- AL (15.1 %)
- LA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 75 |
| 1900-1910 | 95 |
| 1910-1920 | 493 |
| 1920-1930 | 687 |
| 1930-1940 | 458 |
| 1940-1950 | 377 |
| 1950-1960 | 393 |
| 1960-1970 | 242 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Murry
- Murry Wilson: Music producer, Band manager
- Murry Dickson: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Murry is an alternative spelling of the Scottish surname Murray, which comes from the historic region of Moray in Scotland.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States in the early to mid-20th century.