Myrna
Myrna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Myrna
Root meaning: “beloved”
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
An anglicization of Irish Muirne (“beloved”). Popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy.
How popular is Myrna?
Since 1880, 31,700 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Myrna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #134 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #3044 in 1940. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Myrna FAQ
What does the name Myrna mean?
Myrna traces back to a root meaning "beloved". A female given name from Irish. An anglicization of Irish Muirne (“beloved”). Popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy.
What is the origin of the name Myrna?
Myrna is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Myrna?
Since 1880, 31,700 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Myrna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #134 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #3044 in 1940. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Myrna a boy or girl name?
Myrna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 31,700 girls and 42 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.