How Many People Are Named Myron?
45,731
people in the United States are named Myron
1 in 7,325 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1157
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0137%
Of US population
Peak Year
1930
727 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Ancient Greek
Pronunciation:
MIE-rən (English), MUY-RAWN (Classical Greek)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Derived from Greek μυρον (myron) meaning "sweet oil, perfume". Myron was the name of a 5th-century BC Greek sculptor. Saints bearing this name include a 3rd-century bishop of Crete and a 4th-century martyr from Cyzicus who was killed by a mob. These saints are more widely revered in the Eastern Church, and the name has generally been more common among Eastern Christians. As an English name, it has been used since the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 72.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
3,588
Ohio
3,438
Illinois
2,438
California
2,393
Pennsylvania
2,029
Michigan
2,000
Minnesota
1,940
Wisconsin
1,897
Indiana
1,669
Texas
1,320
💡 Fun Facts About "Myron"
- 99 babies were named Myron in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1930
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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