Total births
525
Girls' name · since 1992
Myrka
Myrka has 525 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 525
- total births
- 1992–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Myrka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 525 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Myrka recorded 525 times among girls since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2009.
- 525 total births
- 1992–2009 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
525 girls have been named Myrka since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2009.
- 525
- total births
- 1992–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Myrka was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
73 babies were named Myrka in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Myrka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Myrka splits its recorded history at 2001: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 73 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Myrka at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Myrka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2009
- Peak year (2001)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Myrka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Myrka's strongest decade.
349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Myrka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
176 births
- 2000s
2000s
349 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 349 births (66% of all-time use).
How Myrka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Myrka's total volume
Myrka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Myrka by state
Where Myrka concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 130 | 24.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 122 | 23.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Myrka's total US births 24.8%
Even split
130 of 525 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myrka? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 525 babies named Myrka. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 73 births.
When was Myrka most popular? ▼
Myrka was most popular in the 2000s decade with 349 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Myrka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Myrka are California (130 births), Texas (122 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Myrka been used? ▼
Myrka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 18 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Myrka? ▼
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 Myrka's data
- California records the most Myrkas (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Myrka
Nearby Names Like Myrka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myrka
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 Myrka side by side: Myrka vs Myrtle Myrka vs Myra Myrka vs Myrna
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2009 (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. "Myrka: Baby Name Since 1992 - 525 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myrka. 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 Myrka 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 July 2026.