Myrtice
Myrtice is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Refers to the myrtle plant, an evergreen shrub associated with peace and love.
Origin and history
Myrtice is a vintage feminine given name derived from the botanical name Myrtle, ultimately originating from the Ancient Greek word for the evergreen shrub. It was moderately popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare and viewed as a classic, historic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,342 babies in the United States have been named Myrtice since 1880. It ranks #2668 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (60.7 %)
- AL (18.8 %)
- FL (15.1 %)
- TX (1.8 %)
- MS (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 44 |
| 1890-1900 | 144 |
| 1900-1910 | 303 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,000 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,309 |
| 1930-1940 | 746 |
| 1940-1950 | 423 |
| 1950-1960 | 256 |
| 1960-1970 | 100 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Myrt, Mertie, Myrtie
Fun facts
- Myrtice developed in Victorian times as a stylized, elaborate extension of the simple plant name Myrtle.
- The name saw its highest U.S. frequency around the turn of the 20th century before declining into rare usage.