How Many People Are Named Murrell?

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

Murrell
Rare
English

Murrell is a very rare name, with only 315 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,046,460 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most folks over 60, it's clear this name has a strong connection to older generations.

~10,871
Living in US
1 in 30,489
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Resilient Steadfast
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,290
Worldwide Bearers
#219,323
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,249
🇧🇧 Barbados
12
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇬🇧 England
4
🇯🇲 Jamaica
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇫🇷 France
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
293 (93%)
♀ Female
22 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
69
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,219
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 1,288 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
85

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

📜 Murrell Through the Generations

Over the decades, Murrell has maintained its charm, peaking in popularity back in 1919 with 48 births. Today, it's considered a classic, stable name, often associated with an older demographic. The majority of those named Murrell are now over 60, reflecting its status as an enduring, traditional choice passed down through generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 59
Texas 41
Tennessee 11
Virginia 7
Arkansas 5
Illinois 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Murrell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Murrell's English roots

📄 About the Name Murrell

How Many People Have the Name Murrell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,871 people in the United States currently share the name Murrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,489 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Murrell a Common or Rare Name?

Murrell 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 Murrell in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Murrell Most Popular?

The name Murrell reached peak popularity in 1919, with 48 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 Murrell?

Approximately 10,871 people named Murrell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,871. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,489 Americans.

Is Murrell a rare name?

Murrell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,489 Americans has this name.

What does the name Murrell mean?

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

Is Murrell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Murrell are male and 7% are female.

When was Murrell most popular?

Murrell peaked in 1919 with 48 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 US10,871
All-Time Births10,871
1 in X1 in 30,489
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1919
World Rank#219,323
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.