How Many People Are Named Morrell?

Complete statistics for the name Morrell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Morrell
Rare
Old English

Morrell is a very rare name, with only 357 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 923,843 Americans. This classic, old-school name peaked in popularity back in 1919 with 17 births, and it's now slowly rising again.

~10,920
Living in US
1 in 30,352
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 represents creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

849
Worldwide Bearers
#279,817
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
752
🇯🇲 Jamaica
23
🇵🇭 Philippines
20
🇬🇧 England
18
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇧🇿 Belize
5
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇬🇧 Scotland
3
🇬🇧 Wales
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
357 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
34
Would be under 30 (5%)
211
Would be 30–60 (30%)
447
Would be over 60 (65%)

All 692 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Morrell Through the Generations

Morrell has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the years. With an estimated 357 people named Morrell currently living in the US, it's clear that this name is quite uncommon. The majority of those named Morrell are over 60, with 65% falling into this age bracket, which gives the name a decidedly older feel. Interestingly, the name saw its peak in 1919 with 17 births, but it's now showing signs of a slow resurgence, suggesting it might be making a comeback among parents looking for a unique yet classic choice.

✨ Similar Names to Morrell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Morrell's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Morrell

How Many People Have the Name Morrell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,920 people in the United States currently share the name Morrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,352 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Morrell a Common or Rare Name?

Morrell is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Morrell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Morrell Most Popular?

The name Morrell reached peak popularity in 1919, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Morrell?

Approximately 10,920 people named Morrell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,920. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,352 Americans.

Is Morrell a rare name?

Morrell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,352 Americans has this name.

What does the name Morrell mean?

The meaning and origin of Morrell are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Morrell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Morrell are male and 0% are female.

When was Morrell most popular?

Morrell peaked in 1919 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10,920
All-Time Births10,920
1 in X1 in 30,352
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1919
World Rank#279,817
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.