unisex name
Murriel
MYUR-ee-ul (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 663
Murriel is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 82% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1956 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 1925, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Murriel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 14 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 218 |
| 1930s | 165 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 43 |
How Popular Is Murriel?
In 1956, Murriel 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.
Where Murriel Is Used
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 Murriel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murriel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murriel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murriel
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Sibling Names for Murriel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murriel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murriel
How popular is the name Murriel?
In 1956, Murriel 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 Murriel a girl's or a boy's name?
Murriel is used for both girls and boys. About 82% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Murriel?
Murriel has 3 syllables.
When was Murriel most popular?
Murriel peaked in 1925, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.