How Many People Are Named Murl?

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

Murl
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Murl is a very rare name, mostly found among older generations. Only 481 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 685,615 Americans. The majority of those named Murl are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~481
Living in US
1 in 685,615
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Murl
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Classic
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

481
Worldwide Bearers
#174,186
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
422 (88%)
♀ Female
59 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
68
Would be 30–60 (3%)
2,499
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 2,567 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
5

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

📜 Murl Through the Generations

Murl has been a name that's seen its peak and maintained stability since then. With only 84 births in 1924, it's clear that Murl was never a popular choice. Today, most people named Murl are over 60, indicating that the name is largely associated with older generations. its rarity, Murl continues to be recognized as a unique and traditional name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 115
Missouri 85
Texas 71
Kentucky 34
Arkansas 25
Indiana 21
Ohio 11
West Virginia 10
Illinois 7
Iowa 5

✨ Similar Names to Murl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Murl's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Murl

How Many People Have the Name Murl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 481 people in the United States currently share the name Murl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 685,615 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Murl a Common or Rare Name?

Murl is classified as Very 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.

What Does the Name Murl Mean?

Murl means "creative variant of Murl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Murl in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Murl Most Popular?

The name Murl reached peak popularity in 1924, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Murl?

Approximately 481 people named Murl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,567. That works out to roughly 1 in 685,615 Americans.

Is Murl a rare name?

Murl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 685,615 Americans has this name.

What does the name Murl mean?

Murl means "creative variant of Murl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Murl more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Murl are male and 12% are female.

When was Murl most popular?

Murl peaked in 1924 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US481
All-Time Births2,567
1 in X1 in 685,615
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1924
World Rank#174,186
Male %88%
Female %12%

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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.