Unisex · #3,195 in 2026

Myers

Myers as a surname has several possible origins, e.g. Old French mire ("physician"), Old English maire ("mayor"), and Old Norse myrr ("marsh").

Current Rank
#3,195
Peak Rank
#2,063 (2026)
Total Babies
741
5-Yr Trend
+46%
👧 Girl peak #7,565 (86 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,063 (741 total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2063
Peak Rank
741
Total Count
66
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2013
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#7565
Peak Rank
86
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Myers

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Myers as a surname has several possible origins, e.g. Old French mire ("physician"), Old English maire ("mayor"), and Old Norse myrr ("marsh").

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The Story of Myers

As a girl name

Myers first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 14 Myerss were born — ranking #7,565 that year. As of 2026, Myers ranks #7,565 for girls with 14 births, rising sharply (+42% over the past five years). In total, more than 86 Myerss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Myers first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 38 Myerss were born — ranking #3,195 that year. As of 2026, Myers ranks #3,195 for boys with 38 births, rising sharply (+46% over the past five years). In total, more than 741 Myerss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Notable people named Myers

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Abram F. Myers (1889–after 1960), chair of the Federal Trade Commission and later general counsel and board chairman of the Allied States Association of Motion Picture Exhibitors
  • Alan Myers (disambiguation) , various people
  • Albert Cook Myers (1874–1960), American historian
  • Allan Myers (born 1947), Australian lawyer, businessman and philanthropist
  • Amina Claudine Myers (born 1942), American pianist, organist, vocalist, and composer
  • Amy Myers (born 1938), British mystery writer
  • Amy Myers (artist) (born 1965), American artist
  • Andrew Myers (disambiguation) , various people

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Names that sound like Myers

Phonetically similar names — useful when Myers is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Myers

What does the name Myers mean?
Myers as a surname has several possible origins, e.g. Old French mire ("physician"), Old English maire ("mayor"), and Old Norse myrr ("marsh").
How popular is Myers in 2026?
In 2026, Myers ranks #3,195 among boys' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.
When was Myers most popular?
Myers reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,063 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Myers most popular?
Myers has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Myers.
Is Myers a unisex name?
Yes — Myers is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Myerss assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Myers?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Myers include Rice, Hattie, Ludie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Myers

Myers is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 741 births in the dataset. Myers's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,063. Use the chart and map above to compare Myers's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.