Girl · #5,953 in 2026

Myrene

Name: Popularity of the name Myrene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Myrene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,953

Peak Rank

#2,730 (1938)

Total Babies

188

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1956

Last Year

1938

Peak Year

#2730

Peak Rank

188

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Myrene

Myrene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1912, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1938, when 10 Myrenes were born — ranking #2,730 that year. As of 2026, Myrene ranks #5,953 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 188 Myrenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Myrene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Myrene 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 Myrene

What does the name Myrene mean?

Myrene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Myrene in 2026?

In 2026, Myrene ranks #5,953 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Myrene most popular?

Myrene reached its peak popularity in 1938, ranking #2,730 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Myrene most popular?

Myrene has historically been most popular in Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Myrene.

Is Myrene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Myrene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Myrene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Myrene include Esterlene, Ommie, Merrillyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Myrene

Myrene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 188 births in the dataset. Myrene's peak popularity came in 1938 when it ranked #2,730. Use the chart and map above to compare Myrene'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.