girl's name
Myrtie
MER-tee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 4,401
Myrtie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1969 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 1917, when 114 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Myrtie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 651 |
| 1890s | 760 |
| 1900s | 601 |
| 1910s | 839 |
| 1920s | 756 |
| 1930s | 466 |
| 1940s | 221 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 22 |
How Popular Is Myrtie?
In 1969, Myrtie 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 Myrtie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Myrtie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Myrtie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Myrtie
- English MER-tee
Sibling Names for Myrtie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Myrtie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Myrtie
How popular is the name Myrtie?
In 1969, Myrtie 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 Myrtie a girl's or a boy's name?
Myrtie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Myrtie?
Myrtie has 2 syllables.
When was Myrtie most popular?
Myrtie peaked in 1917, when 114 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.