Holding steady.
Popularity of Murial since 1901
Babies named Murial per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Murial's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Murial is a rare variant spelling of Muriel, a name of Irish origin. Its first recorded use in the U.S. was in 1901, which also marks its peak year of occurrence. Despite never ranking among the top 1000 names, Murial shows a stable trajectory over the decades, suggesting it has occasionally been chosen by parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon name. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, and its low usage makes it a distinctive choice.
Murial is likely a variant spelling of Muriel, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Muirgel, from muir 'sea' and geal 'bright'. While Muriel has been in use since medieval times, Murial appears as a less common variant, especially in the early 20th century in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Muri, Mur
Variants: Muriel, Muirgel
Sibling names for Murial
Names that share Murial's style, for a brother or sister.
