Myra
Female name · — Stable
27,221
Total Births
1958
Peak Year
#589
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Myra
Myra is a female name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1950s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 27,221 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,637 births |
| 1890s | 1,483 births |
| 1900s | 1,353 births |
| 1910s | 1,766 births |
| 1920s | 2,095 births |
| 1930s | 2,495 births |
| 1940s | 3,589 births |
| 1950s | 4,171 births |
| 1960s | 2,892 births |
| 1970s | 1,484 births |
| 1980s | 1,224 births |
| 1990s | 953 births |
| 2000s | 458 births |
| 2010s | 1,146 births |
| 2020s | 475 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myra?
Myra has been given to 27,221 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1958 with 508 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #589.
Is Myra a boy or girl name?
Myra is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Myra most popular?
Myra was most popular in 1958, when 508 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Myra?
Myra first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).