Murdock
Every Murdock since 1880 — 340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Murdock
Murdock is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 340 American babies have been named Murdock. Its peak came in 2016, when 13 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 Murdock stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Murdock year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,609 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,474 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,772 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,453 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,472 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,709 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,393 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,598 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,426 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,421 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,414 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,766 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,043 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,877 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,133 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,365 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,109 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,017 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Murdock in 2025?
Murdock did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Murdock?
340 babies have been named Murdock in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Murdock most popular?
Murdock peaked in 2016, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Murdock a boy or girl name?
Murdock is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Murdock rising or falling?
Murdock is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.