Myrta
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Myrta was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
960 births recorded 1880–1987 · peaked in 1921 with 24 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
77 births recorded 1921–1972 · peaked in 1965 with 6 births
Most common in: Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Myrta’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | #3150 | — |
| 1958 | #4520 | ↓1370 |
| 1959 | #4031 | ↑489 |
| 1960 | #4437 | ↓406 |
| 1961 | #6567 | ↓2130 |
| 1962 | #4533 | ↑2034 |
| 1963 | #4539 | ↓6 |
| 1965 | #6539 | ↓2000 |
| 1966 | #4198 | ↑2341 |
| 1967 | #4982 | ↓784 |
| 1968 | #5642 | ↓660 |
| 1969 | #5057 | ↑585 |
| 1970 | #7070 | ↓2013 |
| 1971 | #8324 | ↓1254 |
| 1972 | #7292 | ↑1032 |
| 1973 | #8423 | ↓1131 |
| 1974 | #8775 | ↓352 |
| 1981 | #8128 | ↑647 |
| 1986 | #8523 | ↓395 |
| 1987 | #11325 | ↓2802 |
Frequently asked questions about Myrta
Is Myrta a popular name?
Myrta has 960 recorded births in United States between 1880 and 1987, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Myrta more common for boys or girls?
Myrta is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Myrta most popular?
Myrta peaked in 1921 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Myrta rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Myrta’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #403 in 1880 to #11325 in 1987.
How many babies have been named Myrta?
At least 1,037 babies have been recorded with the name Myrta across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Myrta popular in more than one country?
Yes — Myrta appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.