unisex name

Myrto

MEER-toh (Greek)

  • Gender Unisex
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 5
  • Births on record 36

Myrto is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 58% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1984 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Peaked in France in 1931, when 5 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1931.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Myrto Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1930s to 1980s.

15
'30 '40 '50 '60 '70 '80
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Births named Myrto by decade in France
Decade Births
1930s 5
1940s 0
1950s 0
1960s 15
1970s 0
1980s 10

How Popular Is Myrto?

In 1984, Myrto was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Where Myrto Is Used

France #1,725 5 in 1984
England & Wales #6,185 3 in 2023

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Myrto

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Myrto Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Myrto over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Myrto

  • Greek MEER-toh

Sibling Names for Myrto

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Myrto — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Myrto

How popular is the name Myrto?

In 1984, Myrto was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Is Myrto a girl's or a boy's name?

Myrto is used for both girls and boys. About 58% of recorded births with this name are girls.

How many syllables are in Myrto?

Myrto has 2 syllables.

When was Myrto most popular?

Myrto peaked in 1931, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.