Girl · #6,767 in 2026

Murlene

Name: Popularity of the name Murlene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Murlene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,767

Peak Rank

#1,459 (1931)

Total Babies

616

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1964

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#1459

Peak Rank

616

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Murlene

Murlene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 26 Murlenes were born — ranking #1,459 that year. As of 2026, Murlene ranks #6,767 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 616 Murlenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Murlene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Murlene 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 Murlene

What does the name Murlene mean?

Murlene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Murlene in 2026?

In 2026, Murlene ranks #6,767 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Murlene most popular?

Murlene reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #1,459 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Murlene most popular?

Murlene has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Alabama, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Murlene.

Is Murlene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Murlene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Murlene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Murlene include Tomiko, Kena, Tinamarie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Murlene

Murlene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 616 births in the dataset. Murlene's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #1,459. Use the chart and map above to compare Murlene'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.