Muriel
Peaked at #112 nationally in 1922, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Muriel has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Muriel — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#112
in 1922
Current rank
#3198
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Muriel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1922, ranking #112 nationally with 2,392 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4735 (2014) to #3198 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Muriel ranks #3198 nationally for girls, with 50 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,198 | 50 |
| 2023 | #4,954 | 27 |
| 2022 | #5,750 | 22 |
| 2021 | #6,329 | 19 |
| 2020 | #6,011 | 20 |
| 2019 | #6,116 | 20 |
| 2018 | #6,434 | 19 |
| 2017 | #5,142 | 26 |
Muriel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1169
in 1907
Last ranked
#4341
in 1966
Years tracked
50
1906–1966
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1906, Muriel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1907, ranking #1169 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Muriel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1966, when it stood at #4341.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | #4,341 | 5 |
| 1961 | #3,568 | 7 |
| 1959 | #4,385 | 5 |
| 1956 | #3,122 | 8 |
| 1955 | #3,764 | 6 |
| 1954 | #3,705 | 6 |
| 1953 | #2,660 | 10 |
| 1951 | #2,214 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Muriel most popular?
Muriel was most popular in 1922, when it ranked #112 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Muriel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Muriel?
At least 55,614 babies have been recorded with the name Muriel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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