Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Myrick

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#6,338 (2017)

Total Babies

275

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

2022

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#6338

Peak Rank

275

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Myrick

Myrick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 13 Myricks were born — ranking #6,338 that year. As of 2026, Myrick ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 275 Myricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Myrick

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

Merrick
Maric
Meric
Marik
Moric
Marich
Marek
Marak
Mirac
Maroc
Merak
Mirak

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Myrick

What does the name Myrick mean?

Myrick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Myrick in 2026?

In 2026, Myrick ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Myrick most popular?

Myrick reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #6,338 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Myrick a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Myrick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Myrick include Hatim, Arinze, Mohanad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Myrick

Myrick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Myrick's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #6,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Myrick'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.