Murriel
girl nameMurriel entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1450 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1450
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1476 |
| 1900s | #1684 |
| 1910s | #2473 |
| 1920s | #2221 |
| 1930s | #2413 |
| 1940s | #3437 |
| 1950s | #4884 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Murriel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Murriel alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Murriel in 2025?
- Murriel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Murriel most popular?
- Murriel peaked in 1892, reaching #1450 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Murriel with classmates?
- Murriel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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