Muriel
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bright Sea; Sea of Bitterness
Background: The name Muriel originates from the Hebrew name 'Miriam,' meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child.' This name evolved through the Latin 'Muriella' and entered the French as 'Murielle,' where it is often associated with the meaning 'bright sea.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#544
Total births
55,614
Most popular decade
1920s
(62,247 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,493 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
1.4% male
98.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1906
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,253
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 37
- Peak rank
- #1,174
- Most recent year
- 1966
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,946
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #679
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 2,392
- Peak rank
- #112
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 50
- Recent rank
- #3,164
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).