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Muriel

Female name · ↓ Falling

25,233
Total Births
1922
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Muriel

Muriel is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 25,233 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1880s395 births
1890s1,187 births
1900s2,243 births
1910s5,859 births
1920s8,611 births
1930s3,694 births
1940s1,887 births
1950s1,036 births
1960s321 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Muriel?

Muriel has been given to 25,233 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1922 with 1,006 births that year.

Is Muriel a boy or girl name?

Muriel is primarily used as a female name in the United States.

When was Muriel most popular?

Muriel was most popular in 1922, when 1,006 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Muriel?

Muriel first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births25,233
Peak Year1922
Peak Count1,006
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling