Myra
Every Myra since 1880 — 63,967 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myra
Myra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #663 in 2025 with 429 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 63,967 American babies have been named Myra. Its peak came in 1958, when 1,296 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Myra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myra 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 | 429 | #663 | — | — |
| 2024 | 455 | #646 | — | — |
| 2023 | 507 | #592 | — | — |
| 2022 | 540 | #563 | — | — |
| 2021 | 507 | #592 | — | — |
| 2020 | 533 | #556 | — | — |
| 2019 | 572 | #537 | — | — |
| 2018 | 634 | #491 | — | — |
| 2017 | 616 | #509 | — | — |
| 2016 | 564 | #552 | — | — |
| 2015 | 493 | #600 | — | — |
| 2014 | 448 | #639 | — | — |
| 2013 | 353 | #773 | — | — |
| 2012 | 307 | #871 | — | — |
| 2011 | 342 | #793 | — | — |
| 2010 | 265 | #966 | — | — |
| 2009 | 303 | #901 | — | — |
| 2008 | 242 | #1,081 | — | — |
| 2007 | 231 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 2006 | 255 | #1,010 | — | — |
| 2005 | 240 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 2004 | 226 | #1,032 | — | — |
| 2003 | 249 | #944 | — | — |
| 2002 | 245 | #913 | — | — |
| 2001 | 233 | #953 | — | — |
| 2000 | 230 | #935 | — | — |
| 1995 | 226 | #861 | — | — |
| 1990 | 300 | #702 | — | — |
| 1985 | 308 | #615 | — | — |
| 1980 | 367 | #524 | — | — |
| 1975 | 367 | #493 | — | — |
| 1970 | 454 | #462 | — | — |
| 1965 | 638 | #360 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,174 | #261 | — | — |
| 1955 | 916 | #284 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,032 | #236 | — | — |
| 1945 | 737 | #248 | 5 | #3,635 |
| 1940 | 749 | #224 | — | — |
| 1935 | 595 | #257 | — | — |
| 1930 | 489 | #300 | — | — |
| 1925 | 502 | #299 | — | — |
| 1920 | 516 | #289 | — | — |
| 1915 | 390 | #294 | — | — |
| 1910 | 155 | #309 | — | — |
| 1905 | 126 | #298 | — | — |
| 1900 | 164 | #254 | — | — |
| 1895 | 127 | #247 | — | — |
| 1890 | 133 | #209 | — | — |
| 1885 | 84 | #217 | — | — |
| 1880 | 83 | #158 | — | — |
Famous people named Myra
- Myra Hess Musician · 1890–1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myra in 2025?
Myra ranked #663 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 429 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myra?
63,967 babies have been named Myra in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myra most popular?
Myra peaked in 1958, when 1,296 newborns received the name.
Is Myra a boy or girl name?
Myra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myra rising or falling?
Myra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Myra?
Well-known people named Myra include Myra Hess (musician).