Unisex · #8,435 in 2026

Murrell

Current Rank
#8,435
Peak Rank
#1,177 (1923)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,640 (190 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,177 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1898
First Year
1992
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#1177
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
70
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1902
First Year
1947
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#2640
Peak Rank
190
Total Count
27
Years Active

The Story of Murrell

As a girl name

Murrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1902, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 12 Murrells were born — ranking #2,640 that year. As of 2026, Murrell ranks #5,295 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 190 Murrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Murrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1898, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 37 Murrells were born — ranking #1,177 that year. As of 2026, Murrell ranks #8,435 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Murrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Murrell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Murrell 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 Murrell

What does the name Murrell mean?
Murrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1898. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Murrell in 2026?
In 2026, Murrell ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Murrell most popular?
Murrell reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #1,177 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Murrell most popular?
Murrell has historically been most popular in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Murrell.
Is Murrell a unisex name?
Yes — Murrell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Murrells assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Murrell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Murrell include Chico, Larence, Vinton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Murrell

Murrell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1898 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Murrell's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #1,177. Use the chart and map above to compare Murrell'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.