Morty
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,646 in 1938
0 babies were named Morty in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMorty first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1938, when it reached #2,646.
About the name Morty
Morty is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rty”. US birth records list Morty for boys from 1924 to 1971, in 15 of those 48 years. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked #2,646 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1971, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.8 | 550,459 boys |
| 1930s | 3.9 | 253,807 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Morty
What is the origin of the name Morty?
Morty has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Morty a boy or girl name?
Morty is a boy name.
How popular is the name Morty?
Morty is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1971. It peaked at #2,646 in 1938.