Name Legacy

Myrtle

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Myrtle was most popular in 1918, when 4,094 American babies were given the name — ranking #112 that year. In 2025 it ranked #18,449, with 8 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 136,984 people named Myrtle.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#112
Births that year4,094
Total since 1880136,984

Myrtle over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Myrtle’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · the evergreen shrub

Names that peaked alongside Myrtle

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org