Myrl
Myrl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blackbird.
Origin and history
Myrl is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically associated with the blackbird (from 'merle') or as a variant spelling of Merle. It enjoyed modest popularity in the early 20th century in the United States but has become extremely rare in recent decades. It carries a distinctly vintage, rustic feel today.
Popularity in the United States
1,261 babies in the United States have been named Myrl since 1880. It ranks #3437 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (28 %)
- OK (21.3 %)
- PA (14.7 %)
- NE (8 %)
- TX (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 249 |
| 1920-1930 | 336 |
| 1930-1940 | 253 |
| 1940-1950 | 182 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Myrl
- Myrl Hoag: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Myrl is an alternate spelling of Merle, which derives from the French and Latin words for blackbird.
- The name saw its highest US usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before gradually falling out of favor.