Murl
Murl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blackbird, or soft rich earth (marl).
Origin and history
Murl is an English masculine name, historically used as a variant of Merle or as a topographic surname derivative. It saw modest usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the name is exceptionally rare in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,941 babies in the United States have been named Murl since 1880. It ranks #2919 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (31.7 %)
- MO (23.4 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- KY (9.4 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 68 |
| 1910-1920 | 365 |
| 1920-1930 | 511 |
| 1930-1940 | 362 |
| 1940-1950 | 266 |
| 1950-1960 | 185 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Most historical uses of Murl in the United States occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It is closely linked to the French and English name Merle, which originates from the Latin word for blackbird.