How Many People Are Named Myrna?
Complete statistics for the name Myrna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Myrna, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 19,901 Americans bearing it today, totaling 16,582 people. The majority, 88%, are over 60, making it a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 31,742 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: 1938Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Myrna Through the Generations
Myrna peaked in popularity in 1938 with 1,808 births, but its current trend shows a decline. With an average age of 80, most people named Myrna are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. Only 647 individuals are under 30, suggesting the name is less favored among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Myrna's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Myrna
How Many People Have the Name Myrna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,582 people in the United States currently share the name Myrna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,901 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Myrna a Common or Rare Name?
Myrna is classified as Very Rare. 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Myrna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Myrna Most Popular?
The name Myrna reached peak popularity in 1938, with 1,808 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Myrna?
Approximately 16,582 people named Myrna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31,742. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,901 Americans.
Is Myrna a rare name?
Myrna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,901 Americans has this name.
What does the name Myrna mean?
The meaning and origin of Myrna are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Myrna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Myrna are male and 100% are female.
When was Myrna most popular?
Myrna peaked in 1938 with 1,808 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.