Muriel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMUR-ee-uhl / ˈmjʊəriəlHebrew; Latin; French
Meaning
Hebrew: 'bitterness'; Latin: 'of the sea'; French: 'bright sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
Muriel has roots in Hebrew, where it is associated with the meaning of bitterness. In Latin, it is linked to the sea, reflecting a connection to nature. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females. Its usage for boys is quite rare.
Trend Summary
Muriel has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Murielle
International Variants
- Murielle (French)
- Muriel (Spanish)
- Muriel (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Muriel was first seen in the United States in 1906. Muriel has ranked as high as #861 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, North Carolina, New York, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Muriel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Muriel (1951)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 31 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1926 | 37 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 26 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |