Myers
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,063 in 1919
30 babies were named Myers in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,197 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Myers you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Myers, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Myers would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMyers first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1919, when it reached #2,063.
- Then vs nowMyers is 5.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 56,818.
- TrendMyers has climbed 1,197 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlMyers is given to both boys and girls: 73% of the 41 babies named Myers in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Myers
Myers is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-ers”. US birth records list Myers for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 65 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #2,063 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 80,000 boys |
| 1920s | 7.5 | 132,979 boys |
| 1930s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 393,701 boys |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 119,760 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 65,005 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Myers
What is the origin of the name Myers?
Myers has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Myers a boy or girl name?
Myers is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Myers?
Myers ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1919 (#2,063).