Myrta
girl nameMyrta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #389 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#389
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #489 |
| 1890s | #1070 |
| 1900s | #1706 |
| 1910s | #2347 |
| 1920s | #2227 |
| 1930s | #2854 |
| 1940s | #3354 |
| 1950s | #4095 |
| 1960s | #5166 |
| 1970s | #7977 |
| 1980s | #9325 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Myrta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Myrta alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Myrta in 2025?
- Myrta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Myrta most popular?
- Myrta peaked in 1882, reaching #389 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Myrta with classmates?
- Myrta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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