Murti
A Hindi name meaning an incarnation or manifestation, often referring to an idol.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Murti. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Murti today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Murti births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Murti. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Murti. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,431
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Murti: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Murti by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Murti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Murti
The name Murti originates from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "murti," meaning a physical embodiment or a representation of a deity, typically in the form of an idol or statue.
In Hindu mythology and scriptures, the concept of murti holds significant importance. The sacred texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, mention the practice of worshipping and revering murtis as a means of connecting with the divine. The earliest known reference to the term "murti" can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, which dates back to around 1500–1200 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Murti was Murti Devi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. She was known for her exceptional literary works and her contributions to the preservation of Sanskrit literature.
Another notable figure with the name Murti was Murti Venkatarama Sastri, an Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 19th century (1829–1898). He was a prominent figure in the Advaita Vedanta tradition and authored several works on Hindu philosophy and spirituality.
In the field of art, Murti Venkatarama Shastri (1886–1978) was a renowned Indian sculptor and artist. He was known for his intricate and lifelike sculptures of deities and figures from Hindu mythology, preserving the rich cultural heritage of India.
Murti Subramanya Iyer (1881–1946) was an Indian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked closely with influential leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Murti Ramalingam (1924–2011) was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was widely recognized for her contributions to the revival and preservation of the Bharatanatyam dance form, which is one of the oldest classical dance styles in India.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Murti. The name continues to hold cultural and religious significance, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it serves as a reminder of the rich spiritual traditions and artistic heritage of the region.
People
Murti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Murti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Murti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Murti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Murti going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Murti a common name?
We classify Murti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Murti most popular?
The single biggest year for Murti was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Murti is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Murti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Murti a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Murti in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Murti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Murti in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Murti can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Murti?
Want to know how many people have the name Murti? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.