Myrical
A unique feminine name of unknown origin, possibly invented and without defined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 333 living Americans carry the first name Myrical. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myrical today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myrical births was 2012 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myrical. 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
333
~ 1 in 1,029,292 Americans
Peak year
2012
30 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,543
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Myrical: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myrical from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 172 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Myrical remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myrical 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 Myrical during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myricals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Myrical
The name Myrical has its origins rooted in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 8th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "myriqa," which translates to "fragrant" or "sweet-smelling." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with the aromatic spices and herbs that were highly valued in the region at the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrical can be found in the writings of the renowned Aramaic scholar, Theodorus of Mopsuestia (350-428 CE). In his work, "De Incarnatione," he makes reference to a woman named Myrical, who was known for her exceptional kindness and generosity. This text provides a glimpse into the use of the name during the early Christian era.
In the 9th century CE, the name Myrical appears in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of North Africa. According to these records, a celebrated poet named Myrical ibn al-Qasim (810-870 CE) was highly regarded for his eloquent verses and mastery of the Arabic language.
During the Renaissance period, the name Myrical gained some popularity in Europe, particularly in Italy. One notable figure from this era was Myrical Vespucci (1454-1512), a Florentine merchant and explorer who accompanied his cousin, Amerigo Vespucci, on several voyages to the New World. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
In the 17th century, Myrical Descartes (1596-1650), a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and mathematics. His revolutionary ideas, including the famous quote "I think, therefore I am," have had a lasting impact on Western thought and paved the way for modern philosophy and rationalism.
Another prominent individual with the name Myrical was Myrical Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-born physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for her pioneering work on radioactivity, and later won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her discovery of radium and polonium.
People
Myrical + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myrical 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
Myrical: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myrical?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 333 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myrical 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 1,029,292 US residents.
Is Myrical a common name?
We classify Myrical as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 336 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myrical most popular?
The single biggest year for Myrical was 2012, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myrical is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myrical a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myrical 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.