Holding steady.
Popularity of Myrtie since 1880
Babies named Myrtie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Myrtie's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 651 |
| 1890s | 760 |
| 1900s | 601 |
| 1910s | 839 |
| 1920s | 756 |
| 1930s | 466 |
| 1940s | 221 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Myrtie is a diminutive of Myrtle, derived from the Greek word for the myrtle plant. The name enjoyed a brief period of popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. According to Social Security data, Myrtie was first recorded in 1880, and it reached its peak in 1882, ranking among the top 500 names for girls that year. Since then, its usage declined sharply, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 names in recent decades. The trajectory of Myrtie has been stable at very low numbers, primarily used as a nostalgic or family name rather than a mainstream choice. While no top states are associated with its usage, it saw greatest adoption in the southern and midwestern United States during its heyday.
Myrtie is a diminutive of Myrtle, which derives from the Greek word myrtos, the name of the myrtle plant. The plant has been a symbol of love and beauty since ancient times, associated with Aphrodite. Myrtle was used as a given name in the 19th century, and Myrtie became a popular pet form, especially in the United States during the 1880s.
Sibling names for Myrtie
Names that share Myrtie's style, for a brother or sister.
