Holding steady.
Popularity of Myrene since 1912
Babies named Myrene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1938, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Myrene's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Myrene is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, the same year it reached its highest popularity. Despite its early peak, it never entered the national top 1,000 and has maintained a stable, extremely low usage level since then. As of 2025, its one-in-N ratio remains undefined due to insufficient data, reflecting its status as a genuine rarity. The name likely emerged from the creative naming trends of the early 1900s, blending the fashionable sounds of names like Myra and Irene. With no top states recorded, its geographic spread is too sparse to track. Myrene represents a unique choice for parents seeking an obscure vintage name with a soft, melodic sound.
The name Myrene first appeared in U.S. records in the 1910s, likely as a creative variant of the established name Myra or a feminine form of Myron (Greek for 'myrrh'). Myra itself has uncertain origins but was popularized in the 19th century. Given its early 20th-century debut and limited usage, Myrene is best understood as a modern synthetic name combining the stylish 'My-' prefix with the popular '-ene' suffix seen in names such as Eileen and Marlene.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Myrie, Rene, Mimi
Sibling names for Myrene
Names that share Myrene's style, for a brother or sister.
