Myrtis
Myrtis is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Myrtle (the evergreen shrub sacred to Aphrodite).
Origin and history
Myrtis is a feminine given name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the word for the myrtle plant. It was used in classical antiquity, including by an ancient Greek lyric poet, and saw moderate usage in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the name is exceptionally rare in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
6,121 babies in the United States have been named Myrtis since 1880. It ranks #2183 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (28.3 %)
- LA (22.4 %)
- GA (16.9 %)
- AL (11.6 %)
- SC (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 59 |
| 1890-1900 | 202 |
| 1900-1910 | 428 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,203 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,612 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,083 |
| 1940-1950 | 753 |
| 1950-1960 | 500 |
| 1960-1970 | 187 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Myrtis
- Myrtis Dightman: Rodeo Cowboy, Athlete
Fun facts
- Myrtis of Anthedon was an ancient Greek lyric poet believed to have been a teacher of Pindar and Corinna.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.