Total births
1,831
Unisex name · since 1887
Myrl
Myrl has 1,831 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,831
- total births
- 1887–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Myrl sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,831 recorded since 1887.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Myrl has been recorded 1,831 times among girls since 1887, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1956.
- 1,831 total births
- 1887–1956 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,831 girls have been named Myrl since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1956.
- 1,831
- total births
- 1887–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Myrl was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
84 babies were named Myrl in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Myrl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Myrl's full recorded timeline at 1921, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1887, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 84 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Myrl at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Myrl popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1956
- Peak year (1916)
- 84
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Myrl popularity over time - boys
1,261 total births recorded since 1896 (Myrl as boys' name)
Myrl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Myrl's strongest decade.
567 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Myrl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 16
1880s
16 births
- 1890s 144
1890s
144 births
- 1900s 212
1900s
212 births
- 1910s
1910s
487 births
- 1920s
1920s
567 births
- 1930s
1930s
237 births
- 1940s 131
1940s
131 births
- 1950s 37
1950s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 567 births (31% of all-time use).
How Myrl 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 Myrl's total volume
Myrl vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Myrl by state
Where Myrl concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 60 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 41 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 35 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 22 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 8 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Myrl's total US births 3.3%
Even split
60 of 1,831 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Myrl appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myrl? ▼
Myrl has been given to 1,831 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1956. 84 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Myrl most popular? ▼
Myrl was most popular in the 1920s decade with 567 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Myrl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Myrl are Texas (60 births), Alabama (41 births), Kentucky (35 births).
Is Myrl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Myrl is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,831 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,261 births.
How long has the name Myrl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Myrl since 1887 -- 70 years through the most recent 1956 data.
What names are similar to Myrl? ▼
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 Myrl's data
- Myrl's decade-level peak was the 1920s (567 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Myrls (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Myrl
Nearby Names Like Myrl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myrl
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 Myrl side by side: Myrl vs Myrtle Myrl vs Myra Myrl 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, 1887–1956 (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. "Myrl: Baby Name Since 1887 - 1,831 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myrl. 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 Myrl 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.