Myrtle

Myrtle is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2022.

Myrtle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɝtl̩/

About the name Myrtle

Myrtle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Myrtle first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #27 in 1894, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 136,478 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Myrtle in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#27 in 1894
Peak year
1918
Total since 1880
136,478

Myrtle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2328 in 2015
Babies named Myrtle in 2022
3
Total since 1996
75

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Myrtle mean?

The meaning of Myrtle is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?

Myrtle is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2022.

What origin is the name Myrtle?

Myrtle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Myrtle?

Myrtle first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #27 in 1894, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Myrtle?

Myrtle is pronounced /ˈmɝtl̩/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.