Holding steady.
Popularity of Myrtha since 1898
Babies named Myrtha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Myrtha's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Myrtha is a rare feminine name that first appeared in United States birth records in 1898, its peak year. Since then, it has not shown any significant resurgence, remaining an uncommon choice. The name's 19th-century origin places it among other vintage names, but unlike some, it has not experienced a revival in recent decades. Its obscurity means that a child named Myrtha would likely share their name with very few others, if any.
Myrtha appears to be a rare variant of Myra, a name coined in the 17th century by the poet Fulke Greville, possibly from the word 'myrrh' (a fragrant resin) or as an anagram of 'Mary'. Myrtha itself has no clear separate derivation and has seen very occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Myrtha
Names that share Myrtha's style, for a brother or sister.
