How Many People Are Named Myrl?

Complete statistics for the name Myrl in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Myrl
Very Rare
3,092
Estimated People
1 in 106,727
1 in X Americans
1916
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,261 (41%)
♀ Female
1,831 (59%)
41%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 101

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 41
Arkansas 8
Georgia 23
Iowa 6
Illinois 7
Kansas 5
Kentucky 35
Louisiana 5
Missouri 27
Nebraska 6
Ohio 21
Oklahoma 37
Pennsylvania 28
Texas 66
Utah 5
West Virginia 5
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Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Myrl

How Many People Have the Name Myrl in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,092 people in the United States currently share the name Myrl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 106,727 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Myrl a Common or Rare Name?

Myrl is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Myrl Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Myrl are covered in full on the Myrl name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Myrl Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Myrl in SSA data, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female. Myrl is a gender-neutral name, split roughly evenly between male and female bearers. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Myrl Most Popular?

The name Myrl reached peak popularity in 1916, with 84 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Myrl Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Myrl across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Myrl?

Approximately 3,092 people in the United States share the name Myrl, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Myrl a rare name?

Myrl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 106,727 Americans has this name.

What does the name Myrl mean?

The meaning and origin of Myrl is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Myrl more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 41% of people named Myrl are male and 59% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Myrl most popular?

The name Myrl reached its peak in 1916, with 84 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,092
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 106,727
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1916
Male %41%
Female %59%

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