Is Myron a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Myron is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Myron?

It’s currently ranked #825 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Myron Boy

Popularity: #825 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMY-ron / /ˈmaɪrən/

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: myrrh; Hebrew: to be exalted

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Myron has roots in ancient Greek culture, where it was associated with the fragrant resin myrrh. It was also used in Hebrew contexts, conveying a sense of elevation or exaltation. The name has been borne by various historical figures, particularly in the context of ancient Greece. Myron has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in the United States during the early to mid-20th century.

Trend Summary

Myron has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Myran
Myrone

International Variants

Myrone (English)
Myrón (Spanish)

Famous people named Myron

Myron Cohen was a famous American comedian known for his storytelling and humor.

Myron Scholes is a renowned economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1997.

Myron Floren was an American accordionist and television personality, best known for his appearances on 'The Lawrence Welk Show.'.

Myron Ebell is an American environmental policy expert and a prominent figure in climate change debates.

Fictional characters named Myron

Myron Bolitar is a fictional character in Harlan Coben's mystery novels, serving as a sports agent and amateur detective.

Myron the Merman appears in the animated series 'The Little Mermaid,' where he is a minor character in the underwater kingdom.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Myron was first seen in the United States in 1880. Myron has ranked as high as #404 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Myron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Myron (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
OH	10	26%
TX	7	18%
CA	6	16%
MI	5	13%
WA	5	13%
WI	5	13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	42
1881	29
1882	26
1883	22
1884	22
1885	21
1886	28
1887	28
1888	32
1889	34
1890	26
1891	36
1892	33
1893	35
1894	23
1895	34
1896	31
1897	42
1898	40
1899	35
1900	63
1901	44
1902	36
1903	43
1904	56
1905	42
1906	52
1907	46
1908	55
1909	59
1910	65
1911	104
1912	231
1913	276
1914	366
1915	484
1916	514
1917	489
1918	609
1919	546
1920	548
1921	612
1922	561
1923	603
1924	608
1925	593
1926	609
1927	654
1928	667
1929	657
1930	713
1931	680
1932	620
1933	561
1934	576
1935	585
1936	501
1937	513
1938	580
1939	560
1940	567
1941	623
1942	599
1943	575
1944	542
1945	491
1946	552
1947	543
1948	518
1949	517
1950	532
1951	663
1952	662
1953	640
1954	635
1955	610
1956	710
1957	659
1958	582
1959	611
1960	614
1961	662
1962	644
1963	643
1964	575
1965	498
1966	414
1967	409
1968	446
1969	418
1970	399
1971	426
1972	377
1973	357
1974	406
1975	363
1976	343
1977	337
1978	303
1979	336
1980	309
1981	308
1982	269
1983	287
1984	292
1985	264
1986	257
1987	235
1988	254
1989	255
1990	222
1991	229
1992	232
1993	197
1994	192
1995	153
1996	164
1997	180
1998	189
1999	165
2000	167
2001	150
2002	139
2003	126
2004	142
2005	116
2006	155
2007	142
2008	133
2009	123
2010	132
2011	118
2012	114
2013	121
2014	111
2015	103
2016	105
2017	118
2018	121
2019	111
2020	93
2021	93
2022	102
2023	80
2024	99