Total births
616
Girls' name · since 1912
Murlene
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 616 babies named Murlene, peaking in 1931. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 616
- total births
- 1912–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
616 girls have been named Murlene since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Murlene has been recorded 616 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1964.
- 616 total births
- 1912–1964 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
616 girls have been named Murlene since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1964.
- 616
- total births
- 1912–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Murlene was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
26 babies were named Murlene in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Murlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Murlene splits its recorded history at 1938: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1931 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Murlene at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Murlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1964
- Peak year (1931)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Murlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Murlene's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Murlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 22
1910s
22 births
- 1920s
1920s
131 births
- 1930s
1930s
211 births
- 1940s
1940s
160 births
- 1950s 72
1950s
72 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 211 births (34% of all-time use).
How Murlene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Murlene's total volume
Murlene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Murlene by state
Where Murlene concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 60 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Murlene's total US births 9.7%
Even split
60 of 616 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Murlene? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 616 babies named Murlene. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1931, with 26 births.
When was Murlene most popular? ▼
Murlene was most popular in the 1930s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
Where is Murlene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Murlene are Texas (60 births), Arkansas (10 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Murlene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Murlene since 1912 -- 53 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Murlene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Muriel, Murphy, Murl, Murriel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Murlene's data
- Murlene's decade-level peak was the 1930s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Murlenes (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Murlene
Nearby Names Like Murlene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murlene
Muriel Girl
#3177 54,884 births
Murphy Girl
#475 4,688 births
Murl Girl
626 births
Murriel Girl
513 births
Murray Girl
#8469 391 births
Compare Murlene side by side: Murlene vs Muriel Murlene vs Murphy Murlene vs Murl
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–1964 (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. "Murlene: Baby Name Since 1912 - 616 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murlene. 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 Murlene 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 June 2026.