Unisex · #3,561 in 2026

Mirl

Current Rank
#3,561
Peak Rank
#2,092 (1913)
Total Babies
87
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,552 (55 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,092 (87 total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
1942
Last Year
1913
Peak Year
#2092
Peak Rank
87
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1913
First Year
1937
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3552
Peak Rank
55
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Mirl

As a girl name

Mirl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 7 Mirls were born — ranking #3,552 that year. As of 2026, Mirl ranks #4,255 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Mirls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mirl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 8 Mirls were born — ranking #2,092 that year. As of 2026, Mirl ranks #3,561 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 87 Mirls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Mirl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mirl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mirl

What does the name Mirl mean?
Mirl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mirl in 2026?
In 2026, Mirl ranks #3,561 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Mirl most popular?
Mirl reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #2,092 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Mirl a unisex name?
Yes — Mirl is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 39% of Mirls assigned female and 61% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mirl?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mirl include Elick, Reeder, Seibert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mirl

Mirl is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 87 births in the dataset. Mirl's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #2,092. Use the chart and map above to compare Mirl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.