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How Many People Are Named Myrtle?
Estimated people named Myrtle living in the U.S. today
10,868
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 136,976
- Peak year: 1918 (4,094 births)
- Estimated living today: 10,868
Myrtle by age group — who carries the name today?
Myrtle popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Myrtle
Myrtle has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 136,976 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 10,868 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 31,450 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Myrtles 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 Myrtle in the US?
An estimated 10,868 people named Myrtle are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Myrtle rare — about 1 in 31,450 Americans.
Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Myrtle is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Myrtle most popular?
Myrtle peaked in 1918, when 4,094 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Myrtle?
Myrtle ranks #2,298 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100 (higher means rarer).