Girl
Muriel
bright sea
About Muriel
Muriel embodies understated elegance with its timeless quality and refined character. This sophisticated name carries historical depth while feeling thoroughly relevant to contemporary life, creating a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.
The melodic flow of Muriel creates a pleasing rhythm in conversation, with soft consonants that complement its strong vowel sounds. The name's distinctive yet accessible nature ensures your daughter will stand apart while still enjoying immediate connection with others upon introduction.
Muriel suggests both intellectual curiosity and artistic sensitivity, providing versatile foundations for your daughter's developing personality. The name's subtle strength communicates confidence without aggression, determination without domination—qualities that will serve her well throughout life's journey. Muriel brilliantly bridges generational naming patterns, offering your daughter connections to the past while equipping her perfectly for future success in an ever-changing world where distinctive identity increasingly matters.
Popularity of the Name Muriel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #719 | ||
| 1881 | #529 | ||
| 1882 | #486 | ||
| 1883 | #459 | ||
| 1884 | #445 | ||
| 1885 | #410 | ||
| 1886 | #436 | ||
| 1887 | #408 | ||
| 1888 | #368 | ||
| 1889 | #343 | ||
| 1890 | #336 | ||
| 1891 | #329 | ||
| 1892 | #325 | ||
| 1893 | #290 | ||
| 1894 | #294 | ||
| 1895 | #272 | ||
| 1896 | #232 | ||
| 1897 | #223 | ||
| 1898 | #268 | ||
| 1899 | #212 | ||
| 1900 | #211 | #32 | |
| 1901 | #206 | #27 | |
| 1902 | #205 | #26 | |
| 1903 | #191 | #35 | |
| 1904 | #206 | #23 | |
| 1905 | #230 | #44 | |
| 1906 | #207 | #31 | |
| 1907 | #223 | #29 | |
| 1908 | #207 | #37 | |
| 1909 | #191 | #37 | |
| 1910 | #187 | #33 | |
| 1911 | #203 | #41 | |
| 1912 | #156 | #29 | |
| 1913 | #137 | #39 | |
| 1914 | #133 | #33 | |
| 1915 | #134 | #40 | |
| 1916 | #134 | #33 | |
| 1917 | #128 | #39 | |
| 1918 | #130 | #38 | |
| 1919 | #133 | #42 | |
| 1920 | #123 | #43 | |
| 1921 | #119 | #42 | |
| 1922 | #112 | #40 | |
| 1923 | #114 | #39 | |
| 1924 | #126 | #47 | |
| 1925 | #126 | #50 | |
| 1926 | #129 | #49 | |
| 1927 | #138 | #60 | |
| 1928 | #139 | #59 | |
| 1929 | #149 | #60 | |
| 1930 | #155 | #64 | |
| 1931 | #172 | #73 | |
| 1932 | #181 | #71 | |
| 1933 | #198 | #88 | |
| 1934 | #215 | #91 | |
| 1935 | #215 | #111 | |
| 1936 | #235 | #87 | |
| 1937 | #232 | #83 | |
| 1938 | #234 | #128 | |
| 1939 | #258 | #96 | |
| 1940 | #258 | #146 | |
| 1941 | #275 | #130 | |
| 1942 | #303 | #100 | |
| 1943 | #301 | #168 | |
| 1944 | #310 | #178 | |
| 1945 | #349 | #153 | |
| 1946 | #382 | #183 | |
| 1947 | #378 | #200 | |
| 1948 | #405 | #224 | |
| 1949 | #396 | #226 | |
| 1950 | #444 | ||
| 1951 | #453 | ||
| 1952 | #472 | #279 | |
| 1953 | #495 | #280 | |
| 1954 | #544 | ||
| 1955 | #586 | #300 | |
| 1956 | #643 | ||
| 1957 | #667 | ||
| 1958 | #772 | ||
| 1959 | #801 | ||
| 1960 | #792 | ||
| 1961 | #797 | ||
| 1962 | #822 | ||
| 1963 | #786 | ||
| 1964 | #875 | #218 | |
| 1965 | #234 | ||
| 1966 | #204 | ||
| 1967 | #186 | ||
| 1968 | #237 | ||
| 1969 | #214 | ||
| 1970 | #223 | ||
| 1971 | #231 | ||
| 1972 | #266 | ||
| 1973 | #279 | ||
| 1974 | #253 | ||
| 1975 | #314 | ||
| 1976 | #482 | ||
| 1977 | #307 | ||
| 1978 | #420 | ||
| 1979 | #384 | ||
| 1980 | #427 | ||
| 1981 | #344 | ||
| 1982 | #460 | ||
| 1983 | #514 | ||
| 1984 | #589 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Muriel
Names Similar to Muriel
Nicknames for Muriel
- Muri
- Mur
- Riel
- Ellie
