unisex name
Murrel
MUR-ul (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 925
Murrel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 20% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1977 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 1926, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Murrel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 214 |
| 1920s | 325 |
| 1930s | 190 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Murrel?
In 1977, Murrel 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 Murrel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murrel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murrel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murrel
- English MUR-ul
Sibling Names for Murrel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murrel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murrel
How popular is the name Murrel?
In 1977, Murrel 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 Murrel a girl's or a boy's name?
Murrel is used for both girls and boys. About 20% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Murrel?
Murrel has 2 syllables.
When was Murrel most popular?
Murrel peaked in 1926, when 42 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.