Murtis
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "embodied form" or "manifestation".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Murtis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Murtis today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Murtis births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Murtis. 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
- • The typical person named Murtis is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Murtis' were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Murtis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1950 SSA rank
#5,117
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Murtis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Murtis from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 24 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Murtis 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 Murtis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Murtis
The name Murtis is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "murthi," which means "embodied form" or "idol."
In Hinduism, the word "murthi" is often used to refer to the physical representations or images of deities, which are considered sacred and used in religious rituals and worship. The name Murtis may have been given to individuals as a way of honoring or invoking the divine form or essence.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Murtis can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, which date back to around the 1st millennium BCE. These sacred texts often refer to the concept of "murthi" and the importance of representing the divine through physical forms or idols.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Murtis. One of the earliest recorded examples is Murtis Vardhana, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy, which focused on logic and epistemology.
Another notable figure was Murtis Nayaka, a powerful ruler of the Nayaka dynasty in southern India during the 16th century CE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and for commissioning the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments in the region.
In the realm of literature, Murtis Rao was a celebrated Telugu poet who lived in the 17th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, are considered among the finest examples of Telugu poetry from that era.
During the 19th century, Murtis Mukerjee was a prominent Indian educator and social reformer. He played a significant role in establishing several educational institutions in Bengal and advocating for the advancement of women's education.
More recently, Murtis Kumara was a renowned Sri Lankan artist and sculptor who lived from 1934 to 2018. He was widely acclaimed for his intricate and detailed sculptures, many of which depicted Hindu deities and mythological figures.
While these are just a few examples, the name Murtis has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies and cultures.
People
Murtis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Murtis 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
Murtis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Murtis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Murtis 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Murtis a common name?
We classify Murtis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Murtis most popular?
The single biggest year for Murtis was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Murtis is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Murtis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Murtis in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.