Murl
girl nameMurl entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #905 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#905
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1047 |
| 1890s | #1280 |
| 1900s | #1464 |
| 1910s | #1774 |
| 1920s | #1973 |
| 1930s | #2884 |
| 1940s | #3894 |
| 1950s | #5486 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Murl are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Murl alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Murl in 2025?
- Murl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Murl most popular?
- Murl peaked in 1894, reaching #905 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Murl with classmates?
- Murl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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