boy's name
Murat
moo-RAHT (Turkish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,647
Murat is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 80 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Murat Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 320 |
| 1980s | 660 |
| 1990s | 525 |
| 2000s | 350 |
| 2010s | 165 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Murat?
In 2025, Murat was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Murat Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Murat
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murat Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murat over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murat
- Turkish moo-RAHT
Sibling Names for Murat
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murat — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murat
How popular is the name Murat?
In 2025, Murat was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Murat a girl's or a boy's name?
Murat is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Murat?
Murat has 2 syllables.
When was Murat most popular?
Murat peaked in 1983, when 80 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Murat a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Murat currently ranks #2,070 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.