Total births
130
Unisex name · since 1914
Myrel
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 130 babies named Myrel, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 130
- total births
- 1914–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
130 girls have been named Myrel since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Myrel has 130 recorded births among girls since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1934.
- 130 total births
- 1914–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
130 girls have been named Myrel since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 130
- total births
- 1914–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Myrel was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
11 babies were named Myrel in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Myrel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Myrel's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Myrel at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Myrel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1934
- Peak year (1921)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Myrel popularity over time - boys
58 total births recorded since 1914 (Myrel as boys' name)
Myrel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Myrel's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Myrel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
65 births
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 65 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myrel? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 130 babies named Myrel. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 11 births.
When was Myrel most popular? ▼
Myrel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Is Myrel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Myrel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 130 births, and as a boy's name it has 58 births.
How long has the name Myrel been used? ▼
Myrel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 21 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Myrel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Myrtle, Myra, Myrna, Myrtis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Myrel's data
- Myrel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Myrel
Nearby Names Like Myrel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myrel
Myrtle Girl
136,486 births
Myra Girl
#646 63,916 births
Myrna Girl
#11141 31,700 births
Myrtis Girl
6,121 births
Myranda Girl
4,650 births
Compare Myrel side by side: Myrel vs Myrtle Myrel vs Myra Myrel vs Myrna
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Myrel: Baby Name Since 1914 - 130 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myrel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Myrel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.