Murad
A male given name, of Turkish origin, borne by various Ottoman dignitaries
Every Murad since 1971 — 1,133 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Murad
Murad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,825 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,133 American babies have been named Murad. Its peak came in 2016, when 56 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 Murad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Murad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,825 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,987 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,788 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,704 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,223 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,114 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,974 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,539 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,171 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,359 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,838 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,591 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,467 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,429 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,177 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,196 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,694 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,974 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,355 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,990 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,962 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,369 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,970 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,438 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,687 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,127 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,015 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,261 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,957 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,202 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,840 |
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Famous people named Murad
- Murad IV Politician · 1612–1640
- Murad III Politician · 1546–1595
- Murad I Politician · 1326–1389
- Murad II Politician · 1404–1451
- Murad V Politician · 1840–1904
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Murad mean?
A male given name, of Turkish origin, borne by various Ottoman dignitaries
How popular is the name Murad in 2025?
Murad ranked #2,825 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Murad?
1,133 babies have been named Murad in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Murad most popular?
Murad peaked in 2016, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Murad a boy or girl name?
Murad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Murad rising or falling?
Murad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Murad?
Well-known people named Murad include Murad IV (politician), Murad III (politician), Murad I (politician).