Myrtle
2 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Myrtle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
136,984 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 1918 with 4,094 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Alabama, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
72 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2015 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
72 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Myrtle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #4964 | — |
| 1987 | #5613 | ↓649 |
| 1988 | #9244 | ↓3631 |
| 1989 | #8037 | ↑1207 |
| 1990 | #9247 | ↓1210 |
| 1991 | #8588 | ↑659 |
| 1992 | #11738 | ↓3150 |
| 1993 | #10588 | ↑1150 |
| 1994 | #8804 | ↑1784 |
| 1995 | #8766 | ↑38 |
| 1996 | #9581 | ↓815 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↓2489 |
| 2005 | #14502 | ↓2432 |
| 2013 | #16547 | ↓2045 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↑5592 |
| 2016 | #16215 | ↓5260 |
| 2019 | #8597 | ↑7618 |
| 2022 | #13592 | ↓4995 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↑130 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↑2545 |
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle
Is Myrtle a popular name?
Yes — Myrtle currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Myrtle more common for boys or girls?
Myrtle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Myrtle most popular?
Myrtle peaked in 1918 in United States, with 4,094 recorded births that year.
Is Myrtle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Myrtle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #40 in 1880 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Myrtle?
At least 137,056 babies have been recorded with the name Myrtle across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Myrtle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Myrtle appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Myrtle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Myrtle include Myer, Nadeen.
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