Unisex · #3,668 in 2026

Muril

Current Rank
#3,668
Peak Rank
#3,517 (1921)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,274 (15 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,517 (28 total)
👦As Boy Name
1915
First Year
1948
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3517
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1915
First Year
1924
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#4274
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Muril

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Muril as a girl name dates back to 1915, when 5 babies received it. 1915 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Muril — #4,274 in the national rankings. About 67% of every Muril on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Muril last appeared in the published SSA data in 1924, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 15 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Muril as a boy name dates back to 1915, when 6 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Muril — #3,517 in the national rankings. About 43% of every Muril on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Muril last appeared in the published SSA data in 1948, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 28 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Muril

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Muril

What does the name Muril mean?
Muril is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Muril in 2026?
In 2026, Muril ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Muril most popular?
Muril reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,517 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Muril a unisex name?
Yes — Muril is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Murils assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Muril?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Muril include Idell, Lossie, Benney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Muril

Muril is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Muril's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,517. Use the chart and map above to compare Muril'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.