Myrtle
Peaked at #27 nationally in 1894, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Myrtle has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Myrtle — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#27
in 1894
Last ranked
#14617
in 2023
Years tracked
125
1880–2023
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Myrtle reached its peak popularity for girls in 1894, ranking #27 nationally with 1,818 babies given the name that year.
Myrtle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #14617.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #14,617 | 6 |
| 2022 | #14,770 | 6 |
| 2019 | #8,950 | 12 |
| 2016 | #18,043 | 5 |
| 2014 | #11,652 | 9 |
| 2013 | #18,446 | 5 |
| 2005 | #15,836 | 6 |
| 1997 | #13,217 | 6 |
Myrtle — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#608
in 1903
Last ranked
#3888
in 1943
Years tracked
55
1880–1943
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Myrtle reached its peak popularity for boys in 1903, ranking #608 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Myrtle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1943, when it stood at #3888.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #3,888 | 5 |
| 1941 | #3,851 | 5 |
| 1940 | #3,797 | 5 |
| 1938 | #3,077 | 7 |
| 1937 | #2,426 | 10 |
| 1936 | #2,405 | 10 |
| 1935 | #3,163 | 7 |
| 1934 | #2,887 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Myrtle most popular?
Myrtle was most popular in 1894, when it ranked #27 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Myrtle becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Myrtle?
At least 136,976 babies have been recorded with the name Myrtle in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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