How Many People Are Named Murlene?
Complete statistics for the name Murlene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Murlene is a very rare female name, with only 225 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,463,839 Americans. The vast majority of those named Murlene are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1931.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 616 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: 1931Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Murlene Through the Generations
Murlene has been a name that's seen its heyday and now remains a stable, classic choice. With 616 total births recorded since the early 20th century, it's clear that Murlene was most popular in 1931 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, nearly all individuals named Murlene are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults who grew up during a time when this name was more prevalent.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Murlene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Murlene
How Many People Have the Name Murlene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Murlene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,463,839 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Murlene a Common or Rare Name?
Murlene 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 Murlene Mean?
Murlene means "creative variant of Murlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Murlene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Murlene Most Popular?
The name Murlene reached peak popularity in 1931, with 26 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 Murlene?
Approximately 225 people named Murlene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 616. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,463,839 Americans.
Is Murlene a rare name?
Murlene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,463,839 Americans has this name.
What does the name Murlene mean?
Murlene means "creative variant of Murlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Murlene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Murlene are male and 100% are female.
When was Murlene most popular?
Murlene peaked in 1931 with 26 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.