Myrtle
Female name · ↓ Falling
97,176
Total Births
1901
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Myrtle
Myrtle is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1900s with significant usage. Approximately 97,176 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 16,544 births |
| 1890s | 20,133 births |
| 1900s | 19,712 births |
| 1910s | 17,409 births |
| 1920s | 12,866 births |
| 1930s | 6,032 births |
| 1940s | 2,940 births |
| 1950s | 1,251 births |
| 1960s | 289 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myrtle?
Myrtle has been given to 97,176 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1901 with 2,142 births that year.
Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?
Myrtle is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Myrtle most popular?
Myrtle was most popular in 1901, when 2,142 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Myrtle?
Myrtle first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).