Myrka
Every Myrka since 1992 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myrka
Myrka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1992, 525 American babies have been named Myrka. Its peak came in 2001, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Myrka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myrka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,758 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,901 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,534 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,532 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,242 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,796 |
| 2003 | 63 | #2,569 |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,663 |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,227 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,571 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,339 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myrka in 2025?
Myrka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Myrka?
525 babies have been named Myrka in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myrka most popular?
Myrka peaked in 2001, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Myrka a boy or girl name?
Myrka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myrka rising or falling?
Myrka has been roughly stable over the past decade.