Munro
Gender-neutral name · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,816 in 2016
0 babies were named Munro in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2012–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Munro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMunro first shows up in US birth records in 2012, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #8,816.
About the name Munro
Munro is a gender-neutral name of Irish and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nro”. US birth records list Munro for boys from 2012 to 2023, in 6 of those 12 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #8,816 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2023, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.2 | 851,064 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
More Irish names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
Questions about the name Munro
What is the origin of the name Munro?
Munro has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Abigail.
Is Munro a boy or girl name?
Both. Munro is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Munro?
Munro is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #8,816 in 2016.