Murrel
boy nameMurrel entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1121 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1121
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1121 |
| 1900s | #1345 |
| 1910s | #1582 |
| 1920s | #1550 |
| 1930s | #1882 |
| 1940s | #2617 |
| 1950s | #3181 |
| 1960s | #3883 |
| 1970s | #5845 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Murrel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Murrel alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Murrel in 2025?
- Murrel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Murrel most popular?
- Murrel peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Murrel with classmates?
- Murrel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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