Murlene
girl nameMurlene entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1440 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1440
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3820 |
| 1920s | #2974 |
| 1930s | #1704 |
| 1940s | #2336 |
| 1950s | #4385 |
| 1960s | #5848 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Murlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Murlene alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Murlene in 2025?
- Murlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Murlene most popular?
- Murlene peaked in 1934, reaching #1440 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Murlene with classmates?
- Murlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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