Girls' name · since 1882

Myrtis

Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 6,121 babies named Myrtis, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

6,121
total births
1882–1987
years on record
1920s
peak decade
26%
born in that decade

Myrtis sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 6,121 recorded since 1882.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Myrtis has been recorded 6,121 times among girls since 1882, 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 1882 to 1987.

  • 6,121 total births
  • 1882–1987 years on record
  • 1920s peak decade
  • 26% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

6,121 girls have been named Myrtis since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.

6,121
total births
1882–1987
years on record
1920s
peak decade
26%
born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade

26% of everyone ever named Myrtis was born in this single decade.

1921
Single peak year

216 babies were named Myrtis in 1921 - its busiest year on record.

Myrtis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Splitting Myrtis's full recorded timeline at 1933, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 216 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.

Myrtis at a glance

Last recorded 1987

Total births

6,121

Since 1882

106 years of records

Peak year

1921

216 births that year

Strongest decade: 1920s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1987

Active since

1882

Recorded for 106 years

Last year on file: 1987

Myrtis popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1987

Last recorded 1987
Peak year (1921)
216
Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
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Myrtis popularity over time - boys

5 total births recorded since 1926 (Myrtis as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 5 births
5 1926 5

Myrtis by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1920s was Myrtis's strongest decade.

1,612 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.

Myrtis births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,612 births (26% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Myrtis 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 Myrtis's total volume

Myrtis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Myrtis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 2%4%6%8%10%12% 050100150 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Myrtis
Myrtis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Myrtis by state

Where Myrtis concentrates geographically, total births since 1882

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Myrtis
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Mississippi
1,211 19.8%
#2 Louisiana
956 15.6%
#3 Georgia
722 11.8%
#4 Alabama
498 8.1%
#5 South Carolina
345 5.6%
#6 Texas
255 4.2%
#7 Florida
124 2.0%
#8 Arkansas
116 1.9%
Mississippi share of Myrtis's total US births 19.8%
Even split

1,211 of 6,121 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.

Myrtis appears in 12 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Myrtis? ▼
Myrtis has been given to 6,121 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1987. 216 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Myrtis most popular? ▼
Myrtis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,612 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Myrtis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Myrtis are Mississippi (1,211 births), Louisiana (956 births), Georgia (722 births).
How long has the name Myrtis been used? ▼
Records for Myrtis go back to 1882, giving 106 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Myrtis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Myrtle, Myra, Myrna, Myranda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Myrtis's data

  • Myrtis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,612 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Mississippi records the most Myrtiss (1,211 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Myrtis

Nearby Names Like Myrtis

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myrtis

Myrtle Girl
136,486 births
Myra Girl
#646 63,916 births
Myrna Girl
#11141 31,700 births
Myranda Girl
4,650 births
Myrtie Girl
4,401 births

Compare Myrtis side by side: Myrtis vs Myrtle Myrtis vs Myra Myrtis vs Myrna

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Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

Xochitl #1102
6,116 births · Peak 2024
Ivonne #4046
6,127 births · Peak 1992
Carleigh #2616
6,114 births · Peak 2010
Marleigh #913
6,111 births · Peak 2021
Baby #4787
6,107 births · Peak 1995
Cinthia #6211
6,138 births · Peak 1996
Nala #754
6,138 births · Peak 2019
Marnie #2493
6,141 births · Peak 1969

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, 1882–1987 (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. "Myrtis: Baby Name Since 1882 - 6,121 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myrtis. 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 Myrtis 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.