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 | 395 births |
| 1890s | 1,187 births |
| 1900s | 2,243 births |
| 1910s | 5,859 births |
| 1920s | 8,611 births |
| 1930s | 3,694 births |
| 1940s | 1,887 births |
| 1950s | 1,036 births |
| 1960s | 321 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).