Myrtle
Girl nameMyrtle has been given to 136,984 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918.
Meaning & origin /ˈmɝtl̩/
After the plant, myrtle; used since the end of the 19th century.
Origin: English
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
136,984
Peak year
1918 (4,094 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Famous people named Myrtle
Moaning Myrtle
Fictional character from the Harry Potter series
Myrtle Cook
Canadian athletics competitor (1902-1985)
Nancy Walker
American actress (1922–1992)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Myrtle.
FAQ
How popular is the name Myrtle?
Myrtle has been given to 136,984 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Myrtle peak?
Myrtle peaked in 1918, when 4,094 babies were given the name.
Is Myrtle a girl or boy name?
Myrtle is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Myrtle are girls).
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