Myrna
Pronunciation: [ m-ERN-uh ]
Myrna is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,346 in the US, popular nicknames include Myr, Myy, and Myrie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Myrna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,004 babies have been named Myrna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Myrna is past its peak , currently ranked #17,346 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,346
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Myrna is also used as a boy name, ranked #30859.
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About the Name Myrna
Myrna is a girl name .
Is Myrna a boy or girl name? Myrna is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,346 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,859. Myrna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Myrna is currently ranked #17,346 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Myrna include Myr, Myy, and Myrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis