Myrtis
girl nameMyrtis entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #464 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#464
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #770 |
| 1890s | #685 |
| 1900s | #526 |
| 1910s | #527 |
| 1920s | #562 |
| 1930s | #647 |
| 1940s | #935 |
| 1950s | #1454 |
| 1960s | #3231 |
| 1970s | #6658 |
| 1980s | #8882 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Myrtis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Myrtis alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Myrtis in 2025?
- Myrtis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Myrtis most popular?
- Myrtis peaked in 1912, reaching #464 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Myrtis with classmates?
- Myrtis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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