Murlie vs Murl
Side-by-side comparison of Murlie and Murl — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Murlie | Murl |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 12 | 1,941 |
| Peak Year | 1927 | 1919 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 65 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1927 | 1886 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Murlie | Murl |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 5 |
| 1890ss | — | 40 |
| 1900ss | — | 68 |
| 1910ss | — | 365 |
| 1920ss | 6 | 511 |
| 1930ss | 6 | 362 |
| 1940ss | — | 266 |
| 1950ss | — | 185 |
| 1960ss | — | 94 |
| 1970ss | — | 34 |
| 1980ss | — | 11 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1927–1938.