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Muriel

female

Meaning

"Bright Sea"

Used in medieval Britain and France, it is often connected to Celtic elements and later revived in nineteenth-century English usage.

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Popularity History of Muriel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3198Ranked in 2024

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#3198

Muriel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+1756

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Muriel

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, French
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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