UK girl's name
Myrna
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "beloved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Myrna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myrna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Myrna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Myrna. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myrna ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Myrna.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myrna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Myrna mean?
The name Myrna is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "myrrh," which refers to the aromatic resin obtained from certain tree species. This resin was highly valued and used in religious rituals, perfumes, and as an embalming agent in ancient times.
Myrrh is mentioned several times in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, where it is described as one of the precious gifts presented to the infant Jesus by the Magi. The name Myrna may have been derived from this association with the sacred and valuable myrrh.
The earliest recorded use of the name Myrna can be traced back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Myrna Loy, an American actress born in 1905. She was a popular leading lady during the Golden Age of Hollywood and starred in numerous films, including "The Thin Man" series.
Another notable figure with the name Myrna was Myrna Blyth, born in 1942, an American businesswoman and author. She served as the editor-in-chief of Ladies' Home Journal and also wrote several books on various topics.
In the world of sports, Myrna Blasingame, born in 1956, was a former professional tennis player from the United States. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 27 in the world and won two singles titles on the WTA Tour.
Myrna Milgrom, born in 1941, is a Canadian artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across North America and Europe.
Myrna Kostash, born in 1949, is a Canadian writer and journalist of Ukrainian descent. She has published several acclaimed works, including memoirs and non-fiction books exploring themes of identity, culture, and history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Myrna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myrna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
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- 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
Myrna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myrna in the UK right now?
In 2006, Myrna was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Myrna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Myrna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myrna?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "beloved".
How many people are called Myrna in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Myrna across the 1 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.