Murlene

Girl name

Murlene has been given to 616 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1931.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

616

Peak year

1931 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Marlenegirl

130,932 babies since 1904

Names with a similar vibe

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

Margareegirl

616 babies since 1912

Loyolagirl

617 babies since 1888

Sumikogirl

618 babies since 1912

Littiegirl

623 babies since 1880

Donaldagirl

623 babies since 1898

Ruthergirl

607 babies since 1910

Ferolgirl

628 babies since 1889

Verbagirl

603 babies since 1897

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FAQ

How popular is the name Murlene?

Murlene has been given to 616 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Murlene peak?

Murlene peaked in 1931, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Murlene a girl or boy name?

Murlene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Murlene are girls).

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