Myrtie
Myrtie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Myrtle plant, symbol of love and peace.
Origin and history
Myrtie is an English diminutive of Myrtle, derived from the Greek name for the evergreen flowering plant associated with love and peace. It was moderately popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,401 babies in the United States have been named Myrtie since 1880. It ranks #2648 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.4 %)
- AL (17 %)
- KY (14.3 %)
- NC (14.2 %)
- GA (14.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 651 |
| 1890-1900 | 760 |
| 1900-1910 | 601 |
| 1910-1920 | 839 |
| 1920-1930 | 756 |
| 1930-1940 | 466 |
| 1940-1950 | 221 |
| 1950-1960 | 85 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Myrtie enjoyed its highest popularity in the U.S. during the 1880s and 1890s as a pet form of Myrtle.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'myrtos', referring to the evergreen shrub.