Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Myra
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1958
Peak births
1,288
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Myra
How many people are named Myra?
An estimated 34,423 living Americans are named Myra.
How rare is Myra?
Myra is uncommon among babies today, with 429 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 66.7% from its 1958 peak.
How old is the typical Myra?
The median age of a living American named Myra is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 68 years old.
Is Myra still popular?
Yes. Myra is holding steady, with 429 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Myra most common?
Myra has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19582025
Peak year
1958
Decline from peak
66.7%
2025
429
All-time
63,916