Total births
736
Unisex name · since 1898
Murrel
736 babies named Murrel in U.S. Social Security records since 1898, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 736
- total births
- 1898–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Murrel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 736 have been recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Murrel recorded 736 times among boys since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1977.
- 736 total births
- 1898–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
736 boys have been named Murrel since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 736
- total births
- 1898–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Murrel was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
31 babies were named Murrel in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Murrel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Murrel's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1898, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Murrel at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Murrel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1977
- Peak year (1922)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Murrel popularity over time - girls
189 total births recorded since 1901 (Murrel as girls' name)
Murrel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Murrel's strongest decade.
246 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Murrel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
146 births
- 1920s
1920s
246 births
- 1930s
1930s
155 births
- 1940s 92
1940s
92 births
- 1950s 66
1950s
66 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 246 births (33% of all-time use).
How Murrel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Murrel's total volume
Murrel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Murrel by state
Where Murrel concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 22 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Murrel's total US births 3.0%
Even split
22 of 736 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Murrel? ▼
Murrel has been given to 736 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1977. 31 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Murrel most popular? ▼
Murrel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 246 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Murrel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Murrel are Kentucky (22 births), Missouri (5 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
Is Murrel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Murrel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 736 births, and as a girl's name it has 189 births.
How long has the name Murrel been used? ▼
Records for Murrel go back to 1898, giving 80 years of history through 1977.
What names are similar to Murrel? ▼
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 Murrel's data
- Murrel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (246 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Murrels (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Murrel
Nearby Names Like Murrel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murrel
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 Murrel side by side: Murrel vs Murray Murrel vs Murphy Murrel vs Murry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1898–1977 (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. "Murrel: Baby Name Since 1898 - 736 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murrel. 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 Murrel 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.