Boy · #3,534 in 2026

Murrill

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

Murrill is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Herbert Murrill (1909–1952), English musician, composer, and organist Liz Murrill, American politician and lawyer William Murrill (1869–1957), American mycologist

Current Rank

#3,534

Peak Rank

#3,763 (1931)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1931

First Year

1938

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#3763

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Murrill

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Murrill

Murrill first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 5 Murrills were born — ranking #3,763 that year. As of 2026, Murrill ranks #3,534 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Murrills have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Murrill

Phonetically similar names — useful when Murrill 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 Murrill

What does the name Murrill mean?

How popular is Murrill in 2026?

In 2026, Murrill ranks #3,534 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Murrill most popular?

Murrill reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #3,763 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Murrill a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Murrill?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Murrill include Alonzia, Arnald, Bural. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Murrill

Murrill is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Murrill's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #3,763. Use the chart and map above to compare Murrill'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.