Holding steady.
Popularity of Murielle since 1919
Babies named Murielle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Murielle is a French feminine variant of Muriel, which itself comes from the Irish name Muirgel. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, but it never entered the top 1000; its peak usage was in 1927, when it was given to more than 5 babies per million. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but very low, rarely appearing in modern data. The name carries a delicate, vintage feel and remains a rare choice for parents seeking something distinctive with French and Irish roots.
Murielle is a French feminine diminutive of Muriel, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Muirgel, from muir "sea" and geal "bright". In some contexts, it has also been associated with the Hebrew name Miriam via the Latin variant Muriel, though this connection is debated. The name saw modest use in France and English-speaking countries in the early 20th century.
“Murielle” around the world
Where Murielle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mur, Muri, Elle
Variants: Muriel, Muirgel
Sibling names for Murielle
Names that share Murielle's style, for a brother or sister.
