Myer
Myer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Giver of light, bright, or farmer.
Origin and history
Myer is a masculine name with roots in both Hebrew (as a variant of Meir, meaning 'giver of light') and Germanic surname traditions (meaning 'farmer' or 'bailiff'). It has a long history of modest use in the United States, often chosen as a traditional family or heritage name. Today, it remains a charming and uncommon choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,073 babies in the United States have been named Myer since 1880. It ranks #3614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- MA (56.8 %)
- PA (31.1 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- CA (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 331 |
| 1920-1930 | 166 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Famous people named Myer
- Myer Prinstein: Track and field athlete, Olympic medalist
Fun facts
- Myer functions both as a Hebrew given name meaning 'bringer of light' and as an English spelling of the Germanic surname Meyer.
- The name has been registered continuously in official U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.