Murdoch
Meaningsea warrior · Scottish
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,239 in 1923
5 babies were named Murdoch in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Murdoch, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Murdoch would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMurdoch first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #4,239.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Murdoch means “sea warrior”.
About the name Murdoch
Murdoch is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “sea warrior”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-och”. US birth records list Murdoch for boys from 1923 to 2025, in 9 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #4,239 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,521,739 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Murdoch
What does the name Murdoch mean?
Murdoch means “sea warrior” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Murdoch?
Murdoch has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Murdoch a boy or girl name?
Murdoch is a boy name.
How popular is the name Murdoch?
Murdoch ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1923 (#4,239).