girl's name
Murlene
mur-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 616
Murlene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1931, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Murlene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 131 |
| 1930s | 211 |
| 1940s | 160 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 20 |
How Popular Is Murlene?
In 1964, Murlene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Murlene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murlene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murlene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murlene
- English mur-LEEN
Sibling Names for Murlene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murlene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murlene
How popular is the name Murlene?
In 1964, Murlene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Murlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Murlene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Murlene?
Murlene has 2 syllables.
When was Murlene most popular?
Murlene peaked in 1931, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.