Myrtle
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Myrtle; Evergreen Shrub
Background: The name Myrtle originates from the Greek word 'myrtos,' referring to the myrtle plant, which is an evergreen shrub. This term was adopted into Latin as 'myrtus,' retaining the same meaning. The association with this plant highlights characteristics typically attributed to it.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#293
Total births
136,976
Most popular decade
1910s
(97,647 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+3,089 ranks)
Years in Top 100
46
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 1915
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #1,454
- Most recent year
- 1943
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,538
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 615
- First year rank
- #40
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 4,076
- Peak rank
- #62
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,455
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).