boy's name
Moray
MUR-ee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 132
Moray is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #588. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1976, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Moray Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Moray?
In 2015, Moray was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #588 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Moray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Moray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Moray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Moray
- English MUR-ee
Sibling Names for Moray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Moray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Moray
How popular is the name Moray?
In 2015, Moray was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #588 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Moray a girl's or a boy's name?
Moray is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Moray?
Moray has 2 syllables.
When was Moray most popular?
Moray peaked in 1976, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.