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The name Muriel peaked for boys at #1169 in 1907. Muriel is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Muriel is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "of the bright sea".

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Once a poetic Celtic name, that of the angel who governs the month of June, Muriel became the mom or grandma on TV sitcoms. A Top 200 name from 1912 to 1933, Muriel may be due for a comeback according to our Hundred Year Rule. Only 50 baby girls were given the name in the US last year, and none were given Muriel's French variation, Murielle.

Muriel does have literary cred via Edinburgh-born author Muriel Spark, author of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and also appears as a character in Anne of Green Gables.

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The name Muriel is currently ranked #871 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #112 in 1922. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MURIEL and MURIEL. Muriel is occasionally used for boys in 1966.

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