UK girl's name
Myreen
An invented name, perhaps drawing inspiration from the word "myriad".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Myreen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myreen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2018. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Myreen. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myreen ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 girls were registered as Myreen.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myreen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Myreen mean?
The name Myreen has its origins in the ancient Persian language, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Persian word "mehr," meaning "love" or "kindness," and was initially used as a unisex name in the region that is now modern-day Iran.
One of the earliest known references to the name Myreen can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the legendary poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, Myreen is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rustam.
During the Middle Ages, the name Myreen gained popularity among the Persian nobility and was often bestowed upon children born into noble families. One notable figure who bore this name was Myreen al-Din, a 12th-century Persian scholar and poet known for his contributions to the field of astronomy.
In the 16th century, the name Myreen made its way to the Indian subcontinent through the influence of the Persian Mughal Empire. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Myreen Baksh, a 17th-century Mughal military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the empire's territories.
As trade and cultural exchange between the East and West increased during the Renaissance period, the name Myreen also found its way to Europe. One notable European figure with this name was Myreen von Hausmann, a 17th-century German artist and architect who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Berlin.
Another historical figure with the name Myreen was Myreen al-Aswad, an 8th-century Arabian philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebra. His works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic Golden Age.
While the name Myreen has its roots in ancient Persia, it has been embraced by various cultures throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to its meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myreen over time
The chart below shows babies named Myreen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Myreen, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myreen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myreen 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 | #5202 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Myreen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myreen in the UK right now?
In 2018, Myreen was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Myreen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Myreen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myreen?
An invented name, perhaps drawing inspiration from the word "myriad".
How many people are called Myreen in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Myreen across the 3 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.