boy's name
Muir
MYOOR (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 60
Scotland
#704
2024 births
Muir is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2018 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 9,532 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Muir Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 4 |
How Popular Is Muir?
In 2024, Muir was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #704 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Muir Is Used
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 Muir
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Muir Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Muir over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Muir
- English MYOOR
Sibling Names for Muir
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Muir — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Muir
How popular is the name Muir?
In 2024, Muir was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #704 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Muir a girl's or a boy's name?
Muir is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Muir?
Muir has 1 syllable.
When was Muir most popular?
Muir peaked in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Muir a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Muir currently ranks #704 in Scotland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.