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How Many People Are Named Myron?
Estimated people named Myron living in the U.S. today
24,070
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 45,731
- Peak year: 1930 (727 births)
- Estimated living today: 24,070
Myron by age group — who carries the name today?
Myron popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Myron
Myron has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 45,731 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 24,070 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 14,200 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Myrons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Myron in the US?
An estimated 24,070 people named Myron are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Myron rare — about 1 in 14,200 Americans.
Is Myron a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Myron is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Myron most popular?
Myron peaked in 1930, when 727 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Myron?
Myron ranks #1,425 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).