Girl · #11,324 in 2026

Myrtis

Myrtis is the name given by archaeologists to an 11-year-old girl from ancient Athens, whose remains were discovered in 1994–95 in a mass grave during work to build the metro station at Kerameikos, Greece. The name was chosen from common ancient Greek names. The analysis showed that Myrtis and two other bodies in the mass grave had died of typhoid fever during the Plague of Athens in 430 BC.

Current Rank
#11,324
Peak Rank
#469 (1921)
Total Babies
6K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1882
First Year
1987
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#469
Peak Rank
6K
Total Count
98
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Myrtis

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

Myrtis is the name given by archaeologists to an 11-year-old girl from ancient Athens, whose remains were discovered in 1994–95 in a mass grave during work to build the metro station at Kerameikos, Greece. The name was chosen from common ancient Greek names. The analysis showed that Myrtis and two other bodies in the mass grave had died of typhoid fever during the Plague of Athens in 430 BC.

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The Story of Myrtis

Myrtis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1882, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 216 Myrtiss were born — ranking #469 that year. As of 2026, Myrtis ranks #11,324 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6K Myrtiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Myrtis

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Myrtis

What does the name Myrtis mean?
Myrtis is the name given by archaeologists to an 11-year-old girl from ancient Athens, whose remains were discovered in 1994–95 in a mass grave during work to build the metro station at Kerameikos, Greece. The name was chosen from common ancient Greek names. The analysis showed that Myrtis and two other bodies in the mass grave had died of typhoid fever during the Plague of Athens in 430 BC.
How popular is Myrtis in 2026?
In 2026, Myrtis ranks #11,324 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Myrtis most popular?
Myrtis reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #469 that year with 216 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Myrtis most popular?
Myrtis has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Myrtis.
Is Myrtis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Myrtis is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Myrtis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Myrtis include Carlie, Coleen, Janna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Myrtis

Myrtis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Myrtis's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #469. Use the chart and map above to compare Myrtis'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.