Holding steady.
Popularity of Murle since 1902
Babies named Murle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 59 | 57 |
| 1920s | 89 | 113 |
| 1930s | 25 | 66 |
| 1940s | 11 | 44 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Murle is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. Its peak year was 1926, during the height of the 1920s, a decade in which many similar short, consonant-heavy names were in vogue. After the 1920s, usage declined sharply, and it has remained stable at extremely low frequencies ever since. The trajectory is classified as stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. No top states are associated with Murle, as its occurrence has been too sparse to register statistically. The name's origin is uncertain but likely a variant of Muriel or a modern coinage. Given its rarity, Murle offers a distinctive but obscure choice for families seeking a name with early 20th-century flavor.
Murle is a rare given name of unclear derivation. It may be a diminutive or variant of Muriel, which itself comes from the Irish name Muirgel meaning 'bright sea'. Alternatively, Murle could be a modern coinage combining sounds from names like Merle or Earl. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 and saw modest use in the 1920s, peaking in 1926. It has remained rare and stable in usage since.
Sibling names for Murle
Names that share Murle's style, for a brother or sister.
