Mirta
A feminine name of Latin origin symbolizing the aromatic herb myrtle.
Name Census estimates that about 724 living Americans carry the first name Mirta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mirta today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mirta births was 1963 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mirta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
724
~ 1 in 473,418 Americans
Peak year
1963
30 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,280
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Mirta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mirta from the 1930s through to the 2000s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 232 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mirta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mirta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mirtas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Mirta, while Illinois, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 80 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mirta
The given name Mirta is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language. It is a variant of the name Marta, which is derived from the Aramaic name Martha, meaning "lady" or "mistress of the house." The name Marta was popularized by the New Testament character Martha, the sister of Mary and Lazarus.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mirta can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions. It was a diminutive form of Marta, used as a term of endearment or as a pet name. Over time, Mirta became an independent name in its own right.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mirta was Mirta Acuña de Espinosa, a Chilean writer and journalist who lived from 1884 to 1935. She was known for her contributions to the feminist movement and her advocacy for women's rights in Chile.
Another notable figure with the name Mirta was Mirta Muñiz, an Argentine singer and actress who was active in the mid-20th century. She was best known for her performances in tango and folklore music, and her work in various Argentine films and television shows.
In the field of literature, Mirta Rosenberg was an influential Uruguayan writer and literary critic. Born in 1932, she was renowned for her contributions to Latin American literature and her analysis of works by prominent authors from the region.
Mirta Milá was a Cuban ballerina and choreographer who lived from 1926 to 2019. She was a pioneering figure in the world of ballet and helped establish the National Ballet of Cuba, where she served as artistic director for many years.
Mirta Gómez was a Mexican artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works depicting everyday life and the landscapes of Mexico. She was born in 1935 and her paintings are part of numerous collections around the world.
While the name Mirta has its roots in Spanish-speaking cultures, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and some European countries. However, its historical origins and earliest recorded uses can be traced back to Spain and the Spanish language.
People
Mirta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mirta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mirta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mirta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 724 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mirta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 473,418 US residents.
Is Mirta a common name?
We classify Mirta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 860 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mirta most popular?
The single biggest year for Mirta was 1963, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mirta is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mirta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mirta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.