Holding steady.
Popularity of Mirtie since 1881
Babies named Mirtie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mirtie's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 |
| 1890s | 60 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mirtie is a name that reached its peak popularity in 1884, when it was most frequently recorded for newborn girls in the United States. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 names for decades. Historically, it is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Muireall, reflecting a trend of adopting Gaelic names in the 19th century. Due to its rarity today, Mirtie offers a distinctive choice for those drawn to vintage, nature-inspired names. Despite its obscurity, the name carries a gentle, old-fashioned charm reminiscent of the Victorian era.
Mirtie is primarily an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Muireall, derived from muir 'sea' and geal 'bright, white'. It may also be a variant of Myrtle, from the Greek myrtos, referring to the evergreen shrub symbolic of love and peace. The name was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mirt, Mirta
Sibling names for Mirtie
Names that share Mirtie's style, for a brother or sister.
