Total births
485
Unisex name · since 1892
Murel
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 485 babies named Murel, peaking in 1931. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 485
- total births
- 1892–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Murel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 485 have been recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Murel has been recorded 485 times among boys since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1962.
- 485 total births
- 1892–1962 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
485 boys have been named Murel since 1892, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1962.
- 485
- total births
- 1892–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Murel was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
21 babies were named Murel in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Murel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Murel's full recorded timeline at 1934, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1892, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1931 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Murel at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Murel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1962
- Peak year (1931)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Murel popularity over time - girls
225 total births recorded since 1900 (Murel as girls' name)
Murel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Murel's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Murel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
93 births
- 1920s
1920s
154 births
- 1930s
1930s
117 births
- 1940s
1940s
70 births
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 154 births (32% of all-time use).
Murel by state
Where Murel concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 5 | 1.0% |
Missouri share of Murel's total US births 1.0%
5 of 485 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Murel? ▼
Murel has been given to 485 babies in the U.S. since 1892, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 21 babies were born in 1931, its single highest year.
When was Murel most popular? ▼
Murel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
Where is Murel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Murel are Missouri (5 births).
Is Murel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Murel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 485 births, and as a girl's name it has 225 births.
How long has the name Murel been used? ▼
Murel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 71 years of data through 1962.
What names are similar to Murel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Murray, Murphy, Murry, Murl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Murel's data
- Murel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Murels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Murel
Nearby Names Like Murel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murel
Murray Boy
#2716 21,908 births
Murphy Boy
#813 8,486 births
Murry Boy
3,085 births
Murl Boy
1,941 births
Murad Boy
#2979 1,133 births
Compare Murel side by side: Murel vs Murray Murel vs Murphy Murel vs Murry
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–1962 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Murel: Baby Name Since 1892 - 485 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Murel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.