Feminine dossier · first seen 1882

Myrtis

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
216
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Myrtis

How many people are named Myrtis?

Based on SSA birth records through 1987, an estimated 856 Americans born with the name Myrtis may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1987.

How rare is Myrtis?

Myrtis has not appeared in SSA records since 1987. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Myrtis?

The median age of a living American named Myrtis is approximately 73 years, with most bearers falling between 66 and 80 years old.

Is Myrtis still popular?

No. Myrtis is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1987.

Where is Myrtis most common?

Myrtis has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 19.2× more often than the national baseline.

1882Peak 19212025
peak 1921 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
6,121