Myca
Of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "growth" or "expansion."
Name Census estimates that about 329 living Americans carry the first name Myca. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Myca today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myca births was 1999 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myca. 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
329
~ 1 in 1,041,806 Americans
Peak year
1999
19 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,697
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Myca
Myca leans heavily female at 89.7% of total registrations, but 35 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Myca as a male name
- Ranked #13,697 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2007 (8 births)
Myca as a female name
- Ranked #18,030 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1997 (15 births)
Popularity
Myca: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myca from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 115 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Myca remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myca 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 Myca during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myca
The name Myca has its roots in ancient Greek culture, with origins dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "mykes," which translates to "mushroom" or "fungus." The name was initially associated with those who lived in forested areas and had a deep connection with nature's bounty.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Myca can be found in Aristotle's work "Historia Animalium," where he discusses various types of fungi and their properties. It is believed that during this time, the name was given to individuals who possessed a deep understanding of the natural world and its intricacies.
In later centuries, the name Myca found its way into various historical records and texts. Notably, a scholar named Myca of Smyrna, who lived in the 2nd century AD, is mentioned in several ancient manuscripts for his contributions to the study of philosophy and rhetoric.
Over the centuries, the name Myca has been borne by several prominent figures. One such individual was Myca the Elder, a Byzantine monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He is renowned for his extensive writings on theology and his efforts to preserve ancient Greek texts.
Another notable figure was Myca the Younger, a 12th-century physician and botanist from Constantinople. He authored several treatises on the medicinal properties of plants and fungi, drawing upon the knowledge of his Greek predecessors.
In the realm of literature, Myca Psellos, a renowned Byzantine scholar and writer, lived during the 11th century AD. He is celebrated for his extensive works on philosophy, theology, and history, which shed light on the intellectual and cultural landscape of his time.
During the Renaissance period, Myca Gallo, an Italian artist and sculptor born in 1472, gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures adorning various churches in Italy.
Lastly, Myca Browne, a 19th-century naturalist and explorer from England, is notable for her extensive travels and detailed accounts of the flora and fauna she encountered in remote regions of the world.
While the name Myca may not be as common today, its rich history and connection to the natural world, scholarship, and exploration have left an indelible mark on various cultures and disciplines throughout the ages.
People
Myca + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myca 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
Myca: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myca?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myca 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 1,041,806 US residents.
Is Myca a common name?
We classify Myca as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 339 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myca most popular?
The single biggest year for Myca was 1999, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myca is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myca a female name?
Yes, 89.7% of people registered as Myca 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.