girl's name
Myrtis
MER-tis (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 6,126
Myrtis is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 5 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 1921, when 216 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Myrtis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 59 |
| 1890s | 202 |
| 1900s | 428 |
| 1910s | 1,203 |
| 1920s | 1,617 |
| 1930s | 1,083 |
| 1940s | 753 |
| 1950s | 500 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 28 |
How Popular Is Myrtis?
In 1987, Myrtis was given to 5 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 Myrtis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Myrtis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Myrtis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Myrtis
- English MER-tis
Sibling Names for Myrtis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Myrtis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Myrtis
How popular is the name Myrtis?
In 1987, Myrtis was given to 5 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 Myrtis a girl's or a boy's name?
Myrtis is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Myrtis?
Myrtis has 2 syllables.
When was Myrtis most popular?
Myrtis peaked in 1921, when 216 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.