Murray
Meaning: Counsel, wise protector
Origin: Germanic/French
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #203
Total births: 1,291
History: Murray peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The Murray River is Australia's longest — the lifeline of agriculture. Murray represents Australia's great inland river system.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1971) | #92 |
| Babies named Murray in 1971 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,291 |
| Peak year | 1963 (115 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #70 |
| Years in records | 1957–1971 (15 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Murray
What does the name Murray mean?
Murray means “Counsel, wise protector” from Germanic/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Murray?
Murray has Germanic/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Counsel, wise protector”.
How popular is Murray in Australia?
Murray ranked #92 in Australia in 1971 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Murray most popular?
Murray peaked in 1963 with 115 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Murray a boy or girl name?
Murray is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Murrays in registered births are male.
Is the name Murray rising or falling in popularity?
Murray has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #80 in 1966 to #92 in 1971.
How long has Murray been recorded in Australia?
Murray appears in birth records in Australia across 15 years — from 1957 through 1971.