Myrna
girl nameMyrna entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #134 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#134
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #983 |
| 1890s | #982 |
| 1900s | #737 |
| 1910s | #628 |
| 1920s | #552 |
| 1930s | #213 |
| 1940s | #263 |
| 1950s | #436 |
| 1960s | #626 |
| 1970s | #972 |
| 1980s | #1583 |
| 1990s | #2605 |
| 2000s | #4655 |
| 2010s | #6950 |
| 2020s | #8955 |
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Myrna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Myrna alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Myrna in 2025?
- Myrna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Myrna most popular?
- Myrna peaked in 1938, reaching #134 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Myrna with classmates?
- Myrna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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