UK name, mostly girls
Myer
Derived from the German name Meyer, meaning a landlord or overseer.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 6 boys.
Myer is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Myer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1999 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Myer. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myer ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 girls were registered as Myer.
- • Myer is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 80.0% of Myer registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
5 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Myer
In England and Wales birth records, Myer has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 20.0% of registrations are for boys and 80.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Myer registered for boys
- Ranked #4,812 in 2017
- 3 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 1997 (3 births)
Myer registered for girls
- Ranked #5,730 in 2015
- 3 girls registered in 2015
- Peak: 2003 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Myer mean?
The given name Myer has its roots in the German language, specifically derived from the word "meier," which means a steward or a bailiff responsible for overseeing an estate or a farm. This name has its origins dating back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 15th centuries, when the feudal system was prevalent in Europe.
During this period, the name Myer was commonly used to refer to individuals who held positions of authority and responsibility in managing agricultural lands or estates owned by nobility or the church. The name gained popularity among the German-speaking population and eventually spread to other regions as well.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 12th century, where it is mentioned in connection with various landholdings and administrative roles.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Myer. One of the most famous was Myer Prinstein (1818-1903), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the brewing industry and was instrumental in the development of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Another prominent figure was Myer Kutz (1751-1821), a German-Jewish scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jewish law and tradition, making significant contributions to the study of the Talmud.
In the world of literature, Myer Ezekiel Isaacs (1925-2012) was a South African poet and academic, renowned for his work exploring the Jewish experience in South Africa and promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Myer Fredman (1934-2020) was a British businessman and philanthropist, known for his significant charitable contributions to various causes, including education and medical research.
Lastly, Myer Horowitz (1932-2012) was a Canadian academic and administrator, serving as the president of the University of Alberta from 1979 to 1989, and making notable contributions to higher education in Canada.
These individuals, spanning different time periods and fields, exemplify the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the given name Myer, which has its origins rooted in the German language and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myer over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Myer in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Myer, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myer was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5758 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3684 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Myer
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Myer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myer in the UK right now?
In 2015, Myer was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Myer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Myer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myer?
Derived from the German name Meyer, meaning a landlord or overseer.
How many people are called Myer in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Myer across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.