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Summary

Murrel is an English name originating from the Old French name 'Murel,' which means 'moor' or 'marsh.' It evolved from Old French through Middle English to its modern form. The name signifies a connection to nature and rural landscapes. It does not have biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the 19th century as a surname turned given name. Murrel is seen as traditional and unique, with variants like Murrell and Murray.

The name Murrel is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Murrel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Murrel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1620th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1946th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3316th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3191st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5456th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Murrel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.