unisex name
Murlyn
MUR-lin (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 31
Murlyn is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 35% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1942 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 1932, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Murlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Murlyn?
In 1942, Murlyn 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 Murlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murlyn
- English MUR-lin
Sibling Names for Murlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murlyn
How popular is the name Murlyn?
In 1942, Murlyn 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 Murlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Murlyn is used for both girls and boys. About 35% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Murlyn?
Murlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Murlyn most popular?
Murlyn peaked in 1932, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.