Myrtle: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An evergreen shrub of love and remembrance.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8921
- Peak
- #27 in 1894
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Myrtle Means
Myrtle is a girl name of English origin. An evergreen shrub of love and remembrance.
How Popular Myrtle Is
Myrtle currently ranks #8921 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #27 in 1894. It is rising.
Good to Know About Myrtle
- Myrtle reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #27 in 1894.
- Myrtle has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Myrtle has been a top 100 name across 142+ years of American history.
- Myrtle is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Myrtle
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Myrtle
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Myrtle.
Questions About Myrtle
What does Myrtle mean?
Myrtle is a girl name of English origin. An evergreen shrub of love and remembrance.
How popular is Myrtle?
Myrtle currently ranks #8921 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #27 in 1894. It is rising.
Where does Myrtle come from?
Myrtle comes from English roots. Myrtle reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #27 in 1894.
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