How Many People Are Named Myrtle?
136,976
people in the United States are named Myrtle
1 in 2,445 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#546
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0409%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
4,094 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MUR-təl
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Simply from the English word myrtle for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from Greek μυρτος (myrtos). It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, at the same time many other plant and flower names were coined.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 108.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2023
📍 State-Wise Distribution
North Carolina
6,418
Texas
5,846
Kentucky
4,634
Alabama
4,306
Pennsylvania
4,117
Virginia
3,876
Tennessee
3,787
Louisiana
3,535
Georgia
3,507
Illinois
3,039
💡 Fun Facts About "Myrtle"
- 0 babies were named Myrtle in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in North Carolina
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