Murel
Every Murel since 1892 — 710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Murel
Murel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1892, 710 American babies have been named Murel — about 68% boys and 32% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1926, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Murel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Murel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,406 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,038 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,521 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,434 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,871 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,271 | 11 | #2,559 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,310 | 19 | #1,849 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,853 | 13 | #2,416 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,103 | 13 | #2,140 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,133 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Murel in 2025?
Murel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Murel?
710 babies have been named Murel in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Murel most popular?
Murel peaked in 1926, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Murel a boy or girl name?
Murel is used for both: about 32% of babies named Murel have been girls and 68% boys.
Is the name Murel rising or falling?
Murel has been roughly stable over the past decade.