Total births
270
Girls' name · since 1898
Myrtha
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 270 babies named Myrtha, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 270
- total births
- 1898–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
270 girls have been named Myrtha since 1898, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Myrtha recorded 270 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1990.
- 270 total births
- 1898–1990 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
270 girls have been named Myrtha since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1990.
- 270
- total births
- 1898–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Myrtha was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
15 babies were named Myrtha in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Myrtha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Myrtha's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Myrtha at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Myrtha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1990
- Peak year (1925)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Myrtha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Myrtha's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Myrtha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
63 births
- 1930s
1930s
57 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
32 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 63 births (23% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myrtha? ▼
Since 1898, Social Security records show 270 babies named Myrtha. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 15 births.
When was Myrtha most popular? ▼
Myrtha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Myrtha been used? ▼
Records for Myrtha go back to 1898, giving 93 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Myrtha? ▼
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 Myrtha's data
- Myrtha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- 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 Myrtha
Nearby Names Like Myrtha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myrtha
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 Myrtha side by side: Myrtha vs Myrtle Myrtha vs Myra Myrtha vs Myrna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1898–1990 (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. "Myrtha: Baby Name Since 1898 - 270 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myrtha. 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 Myrtha 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.