Myrna
Peaked at #134 nationally in 1938, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Myrna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Myrna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#134
in 1938
Current rank
#11795
in 2024
Years tracked
139
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Myrna reached its peak popularity for girls in 1938, ranking #134 nationally with 1,801 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7954 (2014) to #11795 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Myrna ranks #11795 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,795 | 8 |
| 2023 | #9,413 | 11 |
| 2022 | #9,463 | 11 |
| 2021 | #9,365 | 11 |
| 2020 | #6,831 | 17 |
| 2019 | #6,349 | 19 |
| 2018 | #7,314 | 16 |
| 2017 | #8,159 | 14 |
Myrna — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3043
in 1940
Last ranked
#3887
in 1943
Years tracked
7
1934–1943
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1934, Myrna reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #3043 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Myrna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1943, when it stood at #3887.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #3,887 | 5 |
| 1941 | #3,850 | 5 |
| 1940 | #3,043 | 7 |
| 1938 | #3,076 | 7 |
| 1937 | #3,407 | 6 |
| 1936 | #3,423 | 6 |
| 1934 | #3,558 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Myrna most popular?
Myrna was most popular in 1938, when it ranked #134 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Myrna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Myrna?
At least 31,742 babies have been recorded with the name Myrna in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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