Murlen
A masculine Slavic name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from "myrrh".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Murlen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Murlen today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Murlen births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Murlen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Murlen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,620
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Murlen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Murlen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Murlen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Murlen
The given name Murlen is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language known as Gothic. Dating back to the 3rd century CE, the name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "murniz," which means "care" or "concern." This suggests that the name Murlen may have initially held the meaning of "one who is caring" or "one who is concerned."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Murlen can be found in the fragmentary remains of a Gothic calendar dating back to the 5th century CE. This calendar, discovered in the modern-day region of Ukraine, contained a list of Gothic names, including Murlen.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Murlen. One of the most prominent was Murlen the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 9th century and was renowned for his exceptional calligraphy skills. He is credited with creating some of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts of his time, which are now preserved in various libraries and museums across Europe.
Another notable figure was Murlen of Trebizond, a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. He is best known for his extensive writings on logic and metaphysics, which greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his era.
In the 14th century, there was a French knight named Murlen de Montfort, who fought valiantly in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He is remembered for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, as well as his unwavering loyalty to the French crown.
During the Renaissance period, Murlen Vespucci, an Italian explorer and navigator, gained recognition for his voyages to the New World. He was a contemporary of the famed explorer Amerigo Vespucci and is believed to have accompanied him on several expeditions to the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Another notable figure was Murlen Brouwer, a Dutch painter who lived in the 17th century and was known for his remarkable landscapes and seascapes. His work is celebrated for its vivid depictions of the Dutch countryside and coastal regions, capturing the essence of the Netherlands during the Golden Age of Dutch art.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Murlen throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and diverse cultural influences.
People
Murlen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Murlen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Murlen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Murlen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Murlen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Murlen a common name?
We classify Murlen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Murlen most popular?
The single biggest year for Murlen was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Murlen is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Murlen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Murlen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Murlen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Murlen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Murlen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Murlen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Murlen?
See how many Americans are named Murlen on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.