How Many People Are Named Murrel?

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

Murrel
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Murrel is a very rare male name, with only 142 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,329,078 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1926 with 42 births, and now most people named Murrel are over 60.

~194
Living in US
1 in 1,708,501
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who mures)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reserved
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

740
Worldwide Bearers
#302,485
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
565
🇨🇦 Canada
141
🇯🇲 Jamaica
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇮🇳 India
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
131 (92%)
♀ Female
11 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
10
Would be 30–60 (1%)
915
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 925 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
80

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

📜 Murrel Through the Generations

Murrel has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year occurring way back in 1926 when 42 babies were given this name. Today, the vast majority of those named Murrel are over 60 years old, with only a handful falling within the younger age brackets. This trend suggests that Murrel is a classic, old-school name that's likely to remain a part of family histories rather than becoming trendy again.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 22
Missouri 5
Oklahoma 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Murrel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Murrel's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Murrel

How Many People Have the Name Murrel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 194 people in the United States currently share the name Murrel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Murrel a Common or Rare Name?

Murrel 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 Murrel Mean?

Murrel means "English occupational surname (one who mures)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Murrel in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Murrel Most Popular?

The name Murrel reached peak popularity in 1926, with 42 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 Murrel?

Approximately 194 people named Murrel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 194. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,708,501 Americans.

Is Murrel a rare name?

Murrel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Murrel mean?

Murrel means "English occupational surname (one who mures)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Murrel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Murrel are male and 8% are female.

When was Murrel most popular?

Murrel peaked in 1926 with 42 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 US194
All-Time Births194
1 in X1 in 1,708,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1926
World Rank#302,485
Male %92%
Female %8%

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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.