boy's name
Morten
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 89
Morten is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1934 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 US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Morten over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s. The striped bar is the 2010s, still in progress — it covers 2010 to 2015, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s (to 2015) | 18 |
How popular is Morten?
In 2015, Morten was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Morten is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold 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 Morten
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Morten also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Morten over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Morten
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Morten — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Morten
How popular is the name Morten?
In 2015, Morten was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Morten a girl's or a boy's name?
Morten is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Morten?
Morten has 2 syllables.
When was Morten most popular?
Morten peaked in 2011, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.