Myrle
Myrle is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blackbird, or referring to the myrtle tree.
Origin and history
Myrle is a variant spelling of Merle, derived from the French word for blackbird or associated with the botanical plant myrtle. It gained moderate popularity in the United States in the early 20th century as both a female and male name. In recent decades, its usage has become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,405 babies in the United States have been named Myrle since 1880. It ranks #3599 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (30.6 %)
- TX (23 %)
- UT (15.4 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 36 |
| 1890-1900 | 172 |
| 1900-1910 | 243 |
| 1910-1920 | 643 |
| 1920-1930 | 684 |
| 1930-1940 | 358 |
| 1940-1950 | 186 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name shares etymological ties with the Old French 'merle' meaning blackbird, as well as the myrtle shrub.
- Myrle experienced its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1910s and 1920s before falling out of common usage.