Total births
1,098
Unisex name · since 1898
Murrell
Murrell has 1,098 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,098
- total births
- 1898–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Murrell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,098 have been recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Murrell recorded 1,098 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 1992.
- 1,098 total births
- 1898–1992 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,098 boys have been named Murrell since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,098
- total births
- 1898–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Murrell was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
37 babies were named Murrell in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Murrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Murrell splits its recorded history at 1941: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Murrell at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Murrell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1992
- Peak year (1923)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Murrell popularity over time - girls
190 total births recorded since 1902 (Murrell as girls' name)
Murrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Murrell's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Murrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
188 births
- 1920s
1920s
257 births
- 1930s
1930s
213 births
- 1940s
1940s
182 births
- 1950s
1950s
110 births
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 257 births (23% of all-time use).
How Murrell 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 Murrell's total volume
Murrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Murrell by state
Where Murrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 59 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 36 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
Kentucky share of Murrell's total US births 5.4%
Even split
59 of 1,098 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Murrell? ▼
Murrell has been given to 1,098 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 37 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Murrell most popular? ▼
Murrell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Murrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Murrell are Kentucky (59 births), Texas (36 births), Tennessee (11 births).
Is Murrell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Murrell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,098 births, and as a girl's name it has 190 births.
How long has the name Murrell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Murrell since 1898 -- 95 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Murrell? ▼
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 Murrell's data
- Murrell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (257 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Murrells (59 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 Murrell
Nearby Names Like Murrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Murrell
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 Murrell side by side: Murrell vs Murray Murrell vs Murphy Murrell 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, 1898–1992 (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. "Murrell: Baby Name Since 1898 - 1,098 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/murrell. 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 Murrell 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.