Myers
Derived from the Old English word "maire", signifying "broker" or "trader".
Name Census estimates that about 514 living Americans carry the first name Myers. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Myers today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myers births was 2024 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myers. 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
514
~ 1 in 666,837 Americans
Peak year
2024
49 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,358
Tracked since 1913
Gender
Gender distribution for Myers
Myers leans heavily male at 88.6% of total registrations, but 86 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Myers as a male name
- Ranked #3,358 in 2024
- 35 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (35 births)
Myers as a female name
- Ranked #7,819 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (14 births)
Popularity
Myers: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myers from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 198 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myers 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 Myers during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myers' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Myers
The name Myers is an English surname that derives from the Old French word "miere" meaning "physician" or "doctor." It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who practiced medicine or worked as a healer. The name is first recorded in England in the 13th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Myers was often associated with individuals who practiced folk medicine or herbalism. These early "Myers" were not formally trained physicians but rather healers who used traditional remedies and natural cures. They played an important role in providing medical care to rural communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myers is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a William le Myre in Oxfordshire, England. This early spelling variation highlights the name's French origins and its transition into English usage.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Myers. In the 16th century, Abraham Myers (c. 1510-1586) was a German botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. His work, "De re Herbaria," published in 1576, was an influential text on herbal medicine.
In the 18th century, Tobias Myers (1737-1805) was a prominent American Revolutionary War soldier and politician. He served as a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and later became a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Another notable figure was Alice Myers (1828-1920), an American educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in establishing the first public high school for girls in Wisconsin and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women.
In the field of literature, Gustavus Adolphus Myers (1842-1909) was an American historian and author best known for his comprehensive work, "A Popular History of the United States," published in 1893.
Lastly, Walter Myers (1937-2014) was an acclaimed African American author and poet. He wrote extensively for young adults, exploring themes of identity, racial injustice, and urban life. His notable works include "Monster," "Scorpions," and "Fallen Angels," for which he received numerous awards and honors.
People
Myers + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myers 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
Myers: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myers?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 514 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myers 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 666,837 US residents.
Is Myers a common name?
We classify Myers as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 753 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myers most popular?
The single biggest year for Myers was 2024, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myers is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myers a male name?
Yes, 88.6% of people registered as Myers in the SSA data are male. 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.