Myrtle
Myrtle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษtlฬฉ/ ยท /หmษหtlฬฉ/
Meaning and origin of Myrtle
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
After the plant, myrtle; used since the end of the 19th century.
How popular is Myrtle?
Since 1880, 136,486 girls and 498 boys in the U.S. have been named Myrtle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #27 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #608 in 1903. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Myrtle
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Myrtle FAQ
What does the name Myrtle mean?
A female given name from English. After the plant, myrtle; used since the end of the 19th century.
What is the origin of the name Myrtle?
Myrtle is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Myrtle?
Since 1880, 136,486 girls and 498 boys in the U.S. have been named Myrtle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #27 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #608 in 1903. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?
Myrtle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 136,486 girls and 498 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.