Myer
Every Myer since 1893 — 1,119 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myer
Myer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,107 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 1,119 American babies have been named Myer. Its peak came in 1918, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Myer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,610 | 26 | #4,107 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,935 | 31 | #3,664 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,905 | 27 | #4,083 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,807 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,236 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,808 | 23 | #4,376 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,250 | 26 | #4,074 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,232 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,194 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,644 | 21 | #4,717 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,842 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #5,000 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,442 | 23 | #4,272 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,190 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,933 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,478 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,552 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,352 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,961 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,614 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,253 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,040 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,358 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,162 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,730 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,150 |
| 1920 | — | — | 23 | #1,630 |
| 1915 | — | — | 46 | #922 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,278 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,056 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Myer
- Myer Prinstein Athlete · 1878–1925
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myer in 2025?
Myer ranked #4,107 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myer?
1,119 babies have been named Myer in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myer most popular?
Myer peaked in 1918, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Myer a boy or girl name?
Myer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myer rising or falling?
Myer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Myer?
Well-known people named Myer include Myer Prinstein (athlete).