Myrna
Girl nameMyrna has been given to 31,742 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1938.
Meaning & origin
An anglicization of Irish Muirne (“beloved”). Popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy.
Origin: Irish
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
31,742
Peak year
1938 (1,808 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1885
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Myrna's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #653 |
| 1925 | #629 |
| 1950 | #381 |
| 1975 | #987 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Myrna — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Myrna
Myrna Loy
American actress (1905–1993)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Myrna.
FAQ
How popular is the name Myrna?
Myrna has been given to 31,742 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Myrna peak?
Myrna peaked in 1938, when 1,808 babies were given the name.
Is Myrna a girl or boy name?
Myrna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Myrna are girls).
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