How Many People Are Named Myers?

Complete statistics for the name Myers: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Myers
Uncommon
English surname used as a first name

Myers, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 502 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 657,281 Americans. This unique moniker peaked in popularity in 2024 with 49 births, showing a rising trend among younger generations.

~220,983
Living in US
1 in 1,500
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
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Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, power, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,056
Worldwide Bearers
#166,310
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
977
🇱🇷 Liberia
877
🇺🇬 Uganda
44
🇨🇦 Canada
34
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
26
🇦🇺 Australia
19
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
10
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
6
🇨🇳 China
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
417 (83%)
♀ Female
85 (17%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
422
Would be under 30 (56%)
21
Would be 30–60 (3%)
310
Would be over 60 (41%)

All 753 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Myers Through the Generations

Myers, a name that's been around for generations, has seen its most recent surge in popularity in 2024, marking a shift towards modern usage. this, nearly half of those named Myers are over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations. The current distribution shows 422 under-30, 21 aged between 30 and 60, and 310 over 60, suggesting a blend of traditional and contemporary appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 12
Texas 12

✨ Similar Names to Myers

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Myers's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Myers

How Many People Have the Name Myers?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 220,983 people in the United States currently share the name Myers. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,500 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Myers a Common or Rare Name?

Myers is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Myers Mean?

Myers means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Myers in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.

When Was Myers Most Popular?

The name Myers reached peak popularity in 2024, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Myers?

Approximately 220,983 people named Myers live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 220,983. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,500 Americans.

Is Myers a rare name?

Myers is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,500 Americans has this name.

What does the name Myers mean?

Myers means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Myers more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Myers are male and 17% are female.

When was Myers most popular?

Myers peaked in 2024 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US220,983
All-Time Births220,983
1 in X1 in 1,500
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2024
World Rank#166,310
Male %83%
Female %17%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.