Morten

Boy name

Morten has been given to 43 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1929.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1929 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Morten — alternate spellings parents actually use.

12,341 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Morten.

43 babies since 1912

43 babies since 1917

43 babies since 1917

43 babies since 1923

43 babies since 1928

44 babies since 1913

44 babies since 1914

44 babies since 1923

How popular is the name Morten?

Morten has been given to 43 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Morten peak?

Morten peaked in 1929, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Morten a girl or boy name?

Morten is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Morten are boys).

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