139,492births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1895Peak · United States
#10917United States 2025
Myrtle is a girl name family recorded 139,492 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10917 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1895, at 555.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Myrtle
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle | English | 136,984 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10917 | 1895 | new |
| Myrtle | English | 2,253 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1919 | – |
| Myrtle | English | 202 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1924 | – |
| Myrtle | English | 48 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2015 | – |
| Myrtle | English | 5 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1966 | – |
Questions about Myrtle
How popular is the name Myrtle?
In 2025 it ranked #10917 in the United States. Official registers record 139,492 births across 5 countries.
When was Myrtle most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1895, at 555.5 births per 100,000.
Is Myrtle a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Myrtle is a girl name.