Girl name · Greek
Myrtle
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: evergreen shrubMyrtle is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "evergreen shrub". It is used in English.
- Meaning
- Evergreen shrub
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #11611 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Myrtle
As a girl's name, Myrtle comes from Greek and means "evergreen shrub". It is used in English.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Myrtle on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Myrtle on 5 lists.
“A garden-name classic”
From Porch goose names, vintage and classic porch goose names
“An evergreen shrub with a sweet, old-time charm”
From Female cat names, vintage girl cat names
“An evergreen shrub with grandma garden charm”
From Girl dog names, vintage human names for girl dogs
“English word name for the white-flowered evergreen shrub”
From Nature names, nature names for girls
“Evergreen shrub; Greek. A Victorian garden classic”
From Vintage girl names, vintage flower, plant and gemstone names
How popular is Myrtle?
- US rank in 2025
- #11,611
- 8 babies, 5 per million girls
- Best rank
- #27 in 1894
- Most babies: 4,076 in 1918
- Babies since 1880
- At least 136,486
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 7,442 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7,975 per million |
| 1900s | 6,726 per million |
| 1910s | 3,976 per million |
| 1920s | 2,558 per million |
| 1930s | 1,326 per million |
| 1940s | 502 per million |
| 1950s | 161 per million |
| 1960s | 64 per million |
| 1970s | 23 per million |
| 1980s | 9 per million |
| 1990s | 3 per million |
| 2000s | 0 per million |
| 2010s | 2 per million |
| 2020s | 2 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,047 | – | – | #8,952 | – | – | #14,779 | #14,634 | – | #11,611 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Myrtle
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MyrtoMyrtle plant (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
Middle names for Myrtle
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Myrtle: common questions
What does the name Myrtle mean?
Myrtle comes from Greek and means "evergreen shrub".
Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?
Myrtle is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Myrtle come from?
Myrtle comes from Greek and means "evergreen shrub". Today it is used in English.
How popular is the name Myrtle?
Myrtle ranked #11,611 in the US in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Myrtle?
Names spelled like Myrtle include Myrto.
What middle names go with Myrtle?
Middle names that flow well with Myrtle include Anne, Dawn, Eliza, Faith and Honor. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.