Myron
Boy name · #1644 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
Myron is currently the #1644 boy name in the United States — 102 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1567, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,647 boys born in 2025 was named Myron.
The 145-year story
Myron first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 42 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1930, when 713 boys were named Myron — good for #194 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Myron per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Myron in class?
Myron scores 66 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Myron is most common
Geography matters for names, and Myron is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Myrons were OH (13), WI (10), CA (7), PA (7), IL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Myron
Statistically, parents drawn to Myron tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Milton, Alton, Marion, Marlin, and Eldon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Myron | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1644 |
| 2024 | 99 | #1685 |
| 2023 | 80 | #1941 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1678 |
| 2021 | 93 | #1740 |
| 2020 | 94 | #1679 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1523 |
| 2018 | 121 | #1443 |
| 2017 | 118 | #1449 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1563 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1567 |
| 2014 | 111 | #1465 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1387 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1448 |
| 2011 | 118 | #1404 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1299 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1381 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1303 |
| 2007 | 142 | #1237 |
| 2006 | 155 | #1121 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1307 |
| 2004 | 142 | #1114 |
| 2003 | 126 | #1181 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1079 |
| 2001 | 150 | #1007 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Myron a popular boy name?
Myron ranked #1644 among boys in 2025 with 102 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1567.
When was the name Myron most popular?
Myron peaked in 1930, when 713 American boys received the name (ranked #194 that year). Since 1930 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Myron?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,647 newborn American boys was named Myron. It scores 66/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.