Murl

Murl - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Murl at a glance

Murl is ranked #1711 among boy baby names in 1959, with 5 births in 1959. It peaked in 1919 at #771 and first appeared on the charts in 1913.

Rank in 1959
#1711
Births in 1959
5
Peak year
1919 (#771)
First appeared
1913
Popularity
1 in 411,070 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Murl appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1203. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Murl and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Murl? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Murl. The baby boy name Murl was given to 5 baby boys in 1959, ranking #1711 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 411,070 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Murl peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 771.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Murl, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Murl is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Murl is currently topping the baby name charts in Oklahoma at position #382 - and is the least popular in Oklahoma at position #382.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Murl is where you live.


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Murl origin and meaning

Murl is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Murl, pop culture references for the name Murl and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Murl

We've found the following names that sound similar to Murl, sorted by popularity.

Merle / Merrill / Marley / Marlo / Merl / Maurilio / Marlow / Marlowe / Murrell / Mearl /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19591711
19471717
19451534
19411566
19391565
19351650
19341650
19321196
19311213
19301568
19291308
19281242
1927857
19261211
19251888
1924863
19231028
19221064
19211106
19201142
1919771
1918952
19171742
1916981
1915857
1914962
19131203

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Oklahoma382

Even more about Murl


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Murl a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Murl?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1919
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Murl
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 411,070
Letter count 4
Syllable count 1
Year first discovered 1913
1959 births +5

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