Masculine dossier · first seen 1886

Murl

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1919
Peak births
65
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Murl

How many people are named Murl?

Based on SSA birth records through 1983, an estimated 338 Americans born with the name Murl may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1983.

How rare is Murl?

Murl has not appeared in SSA records since 1983. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Murl?

The median age of a living American named Murl is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 63 and 79 years old.

Is Murl still popular?

No. Murl is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1983.

Where is Murl most common?

Murl has its strongest geographic signal in Oklahoma, where it appears 5.5× more often than the national baseline.

1886Peak 19192025
peak 1919 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,941