boy's name
Morey
MOR-ee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 483
Morey is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Morey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Morey?
In 1993, Morey was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Morey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Morey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Morey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Morey
- English MOR-ee
Sibling Names for Morey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Morey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Morey
How popular is the name Morey?
In 1993, Morey was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Morey a girl's or a boy's name?
Morey is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Morey?
Morey has 2 syllables.
When was Morey most popular?
Morey peaked in 1957, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.