Myrtie
Every Myrtie since 1880 — 4,401 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myrtie
Myrtie 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 1880, 4,401 American babies have been named Myrtie. Its peak came in 1917, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Myrtie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myrtie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1965 | 5 | #7,208 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,977 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,174 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,699 |
| 1940 | 28 | #1,460 |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,157 |
| 1930 | 59 | #953 |
| 1925 | 80 | #835 |
| 1920 | 100 | #726 |
| 1915 | 101 | #661 |
| 1910 | 55 | #555 |
| 1905 | 58 | #444 |
| 1900 | 68 | #405 |
| 1895 | 88 | #311 |
| 1890 | 72 | #292 |
| 1885 | 60 | #258 |
| 1880 | 45 | #232 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myrtie in 2025?
Myrtie 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 Myrtie?
4,401 babies have been named Myrtie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myrtie most popular?
Myrtie peaked in 1917, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Myrtie a boy or girl name?
Myrtie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myrtie rising or falling?
Myrtie has been roughly stable over the past decade.