Muriel
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
55,614 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1922 Peak Popularity Year
2,407 Peak Births

Muriel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Muriel has its origins in Old French and is associated with the meaning 'bright sea'. Its path of language evolution includes forms such as Murielle and Muriella. The name is often perceived as vintage and elegant, with a notable presence in literature through figures like Muriel Spark.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Muriel"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmjʊəriəl/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Muriel is derived from the Old French name 'Murielle', which is believed to be a diminutive form of 'Muriel' or a combination of the elements 'muir', meaning 'sea', and 'gheal', meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.

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Meaning

bright sea

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Language Evolution

Old French: Murielle, Latin: Muriella, Old Irish: Muirgheal

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Historical Usage

Muriel gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Variants & Derivatives

Muriella, Muri, Muriella

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Modern Popularity & Image

The name Muriel is considered somewhat old-fashioned today, often associated with vintage charm and classic elegance.

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Famous People

Muriel Spark - Scottish novelist., Muriel Box - English screenwriter and director.

📊 Muriel Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Muriel Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,407 peak births in 1922

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 46 US states, with strongest presence in Maine

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Muriel"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Muriel"

"Muriel" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1634th of 7545 341
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1763rd of 6773 306
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3375th of 7552 110
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 136th of 9107 31,091
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 228th of 9204 14,811
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 569th of 12526 5,025
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1582nd of 19264 995
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2753rd of 27321 644
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4688th of 35406 455
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5282nd of 30306 297

Regional Popularity of "Muriel" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 91.44%
1261st/1379
66.48%
1573rd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.07%
2237th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 77.71%
2217th/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Muriel" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
9.82%
139th/1416
5.00%
69th/1379
11.16%
264th/2366
11.03%
126th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
13.07%
202nd/1546
8.23%
128th/1556
16.49%
388th/2353
15.97%
247th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
26.72%
595th/2227
17.16%
417th/2430
23.17%
661st/2853
25.01%
694th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
66.67%
1958th/2937
41.23%
1436th/3483
46.82%
1647th/3518
48.89%
1977th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
66.32%
2444th/3685
61.39%
2747th/4475
63.75%
3311th/5194
44.64%
2820th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 72.93%
3766th/5164
- 63.37%
4729th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 92.70%
6324th/6822
80.77%
5069th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Muriel"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Muriel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Muriel" in the United States

The name Muriel is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Muriel has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Muriel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1634th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1763rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3375th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 136th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 228th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 569th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1582nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2753rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4688th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5282nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Muriel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Muriel name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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