Murat
Every Murat since 1966 — 369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Murat
Murat is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,438 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 369 American babies have been named Murat. Its peak came in 2014, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Murat stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Murat year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,581 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,473 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,584 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,971 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,287 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,665 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,616 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,622 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,460 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,504 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,406 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,340 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,964 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,324 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,096 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,162 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,518 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,097 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,140 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,091 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,781 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,827 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,792 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Murat
- Murat Yıldırım Actor · b. 1979
- Murat Boz Actor · b. 1980
- Murat Zyazikov Politician · b. 1957
- Murat Han Actor · b. 1975
- Murat Kardanov Wrestler · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Murat in 2025?
Murat ranked #9,438 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Murat?
369 babies have been named Murat in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Murat most popular?
Murat peaked in 2014, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Murat a boy or girl name?
Murat is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Murat rising or falling?
Murat is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Murat?
Well-known people named Murat include Murat Yıldırım (actor), Murat Boz (actor), Murat Zyazikov (politician).