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Muriel

Muriel is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Muriel?

Recorded births named Muriel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	55,646 births
England & Wales since 1996	18 births
Ireland since 1964	226 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Muriel's popularity over time

Babies named Muriel per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1922 (2,407/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1967 (20/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (7/yr).

When was Muriel popular?

Muriel reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #195 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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