Myra
4 countries#662 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Myra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
63,967 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #662 · peaked in 1958 with 1,296 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, North Carolina, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,001 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2018 with 107 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
903 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #491 · peaked in 2017 with 104 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
313 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #900 · peaked in 2022 with 47 births
Most common in: Paris, Loire-Atlantique, La Réunion, Val-de-Marne, Loire
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
98 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 1975 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Myra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1008 | — |
| 2007 | #1122 | ↓114 |
| 2008 | #1080 | ↑42 |
| 2009 | #900 | ↑180 |
| 2010 | #965 | ↓65 |
| 2011 | #790 | ↑175 |
| 2012 | #865 | ↓75 |
| 2013 | #772 | ↑93 |
| 2014 | #639 | ↑133 |
| 2015 | #600 | ↑39 |
| 2016 | #552 | ↑48 |
| 2017 | #509 | ↑43 |
| 2018 | #491 | ↑18 |
| 2019 | #536 | ↓45 |
| 2020 | #556 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #590 | ↓34 |
| 2022 | #563 | ↑27 |
| 2023 | #591 | ↓28 |
| 2024 | #645 | ↓54 |
| 2025 | #662 | ↓17 |
Frequently asked questions about Myra
Is Myra a popular name?
Yes — Myra currently ranks #662 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Myra more common for boys or girls?
Myra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Myra most popular?
Myra peaked in 1958 in United States, with 1,296 recorded births that year.
Is Myra rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Myra’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #156 in 1880 to #662 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Myra?
At least 65,281 babies have been recorded with the name Myra across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Myra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Myra appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Myra?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Myra include Briana, Legacy, Isabela, Jessica.
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