Murl

Unisex

Murl has been given to 2,567 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,567

Peak year

1924 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1885

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

24% girls / 76% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Murl — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Burlboy

7,200 babies since 1880

Myrlunisex

3,092 babies since 1887

Merlboy

2,852 babies since 1886

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Murl.

Candelariagirl

2,558 babies since 1893

Genovevagirl

2,577 babies since 1885

Rosariagirl

2,551 babies since 1900

Rossieunisex

2,586 babies since 1883

Naomagirl

2,534 babies since 1884

Wanitagirl

2,534 babies since 1899

Elvinagirl

2,605 babies since 1880

Laurinegirl

2,526 babies since 1891

FAQ

How popular is the name Murl?

Murl has been given to 2,567 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Murl peak?

Murl peaked in 1924, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Murl a girl or boy name?

Murl is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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