boy's name
Murdo
MUR-doh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 506
Scotland
#246
2024 births
Murdo is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 16 babies in Scotland, ranking #246. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2019, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 2,383 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Murdo 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 | 60 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 73 |
How Popular Is Murdo?
In 2024, Murdo was given to 16 babies in Scotland, ranking #246 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Murdo 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 Murdo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murdo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murdo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murdo
- English MUR-doh
Sibling Names for Murdo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murdo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murdo
How popular is the name Murdo?
In 2024, Murdo was given to 16 babies in Scotland, ranking #246 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Murdo a girl's or a boy's name?
Murdo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Murdo?
Murdo has 2 syllables.
When was Murdo most popular?
Murdo peaked in 2019, when 19 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Murdo a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Murdo currently ranks #246 in Scotland. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.