Muriel
boy nameMuriel entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #1094 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1906–2025
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rank today
#1094
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1262 |
| 1910s | #2042 |
| 1920s | #1494 |
| 1930s | #1758 |
| 1940s | #2250 |
| 1950s | #3050 |
| 1960s | #3652 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Muriel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Muriel alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Muriel in 2025?
- Muriel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Muriel most popular?
- Muriel peaked in 1907, reaching #1094 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Muriel with classmates?
- Muriel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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