Girl
Myrtle
evergreen shrub
About Myrtle
Myrtle embodies vintage sophistication with renewed contemporary relevance. This classic name carries echoes of earlier eras while functioning perfectly in modern contexts.
The distinctive combination of sounds creates immediate recognition value without pronunciation challenges.
Myrtle possesses substantial literary and cultural heritage without being constrained by specific character associations or predetermined personality expectations.
The name's relative rarity in current generations offers your daughter the benefits of standing apart while enjoying a name with established historical legitimacy.
In professional environments, Myrtle projects substance and seriousness of purpose, while in personal settings it maintains warmth and accessibility.
The pleasing consonant-vowel pattern creates a satisfying rhythm when spoken aloud, with natural emphasis falling on the first syllable.
Popularity of the Name Myrtle
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #40 | ||
| 1881 | #37 | ||
| 1882 | #38 | ||
| 1883 | #37 | ||
| 1884 | #34 | ||
| 1885 | #34 | ||
| 1886 | #35 | ||
| 1887 | #36 | ||
| 1888 | #35 | ||
| 1889 | #33 | ||
| 1890 | #34 | ||
| 1891 | #31 | ||
| 1892 | #32 | ||
| 1893 | #29 | ||
| 1894 | #27 | ||
| 1895 | #28 | ||
| 1896 | #30 | ||
| 1897 | #29 | ||
| 1898 | #30 | ||
| 1899 | #30 | ||
| 1900 | #32 | #12 | |
| 1901 | #28 | #14 | |
| 1902 | #32 | #12 | |
| 1903 | #30 | #17 | |
| 1904 | #34 | #15 | |
| 1905 | #33 | #19 | |
| 1906 | #37 | #18 | |
| 1907 | #39 | #19 | |
| 1908 | #44 | #22 | |
| 1909 | #43 | #33 | |
| 1910 | #43 | #35 | |
| 1911 | #50 | #27 | |
| 1912 | #50 | #39 | |
| 1913 | #53 | #34 | |
| 1914 | #60 | #41 | |
| 1915 | #58 | #47 | |
| 1916 | #58 | #50 | |
| 1917 | #58 | #60 | |
| 1918 | #62 | #48 | |
| 1919 | #67 | #53 | |
| 1920 | #68 | #49 | |
| 1921 | #73 | #59 | |
| 1922 | #75 | #70 | |
| 1923 | #84 | #82 | |
| 1924 | #89 | #65 | |
| 1925 | #95 | #64 | |
| 1926 | #101 | #86 | |
| 1927 | #110 | #92 | |
| 1928 | #116 | #107 | |
| 1929 | #117 | #107 | |
| 1930 | #123 | #103 | |
| 1931 | #134 | #105 | |
| 1932 | #135 | #108 | |
| 1933 | #142 | #135 | |
| 1934 | #141 | #128 | |
| 1935 | #153 | #199 | |
| 1936 | #160 | #170 | |
| 1937 | #169 | #172 | |
| 1938 | #182 | ||
| 1939 | #179 | ||
| 1940 | #184 | #217 | |
| 1941 | #194 | ||
| 1942 | #218 | #243 | |
| 1943 | #232 | ||
| 1944 | #262 | ||
| 1945 | #277 | ||
| 1946 | #308 | ||
| 1947 | #320 | ||
| 1948 | #336 | ||
| 1949 | #339 | ||
| 1950 | #375 | ||
| 1951 | #417 | ||
| 1952 | #449 | ||
| 1953 | #441 | ||
| 1954 | #489 | ||
| 1955 | #519 | ||
| 1956 | #589 | ||
| 1957 | #649 | ||
| 1958 | #705 | ||
| 1959 | #754 | ||
| 1960 | #772 | ||
| 1961 | #768 | ||
| 1962 | #872 | ||
| 1964 | #998 | ||
| 1965 | #947 | ||
| 1966 | #333 | ||
| 1973 | #568 | ||
| 1974 | #542 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Myrtle
Names Similar to Myrtle
Nicknames for Myrtle
- Myrt
- Merty
- Myrti
- Tilly
- Tula
