unisex name
Myrle
MERL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,108
Myrle is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 77% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1966 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 122 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Myrle Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 36 |
| 1890s | 172 |
| 1900s | 261 |
| 1910s | 811 |
| 1920s | 898 |
| 1930s | 492 |
| 1940s | 285 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 23 |
How Popular Is Myrle?
In 1966, Myrle was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Myrle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Myrle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Myrle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Myrle
- English MERL
Sibling Names for Myrle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Myrle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Myrle
How popular is the name Myrle?
In 1966, Myrle was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Myrle a girl's or a boy's name?
Myrle is used for both girls and boys. About 77% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Myrle?
Myrle has 1 syllable.
When was Myrle most popular?
Myrle peaked in 1918, when 122 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.