Myrin
A name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Myrin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Myrin today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myrin births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myrin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Myrin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,600
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Myrin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Myrin 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 Myrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Myrin
The name Myrin has its origins in the ancient Scandinavian languages, specifically Old Norse. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "myrr," which means "mire" or "bog." This suggests that the name may have been associated with marshlands or wetlands in the early days of its use.
In the Viking era, between the 8th and 11th centuries, the name Myrin was relatively common among the Norsemen who inhabited the regions of modern-day Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe. It was often given to children born in areas with abundant marshes or bogs, perhaps as a way to connect them to the natural surroundings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrin can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives and literature from the 13th century. The Saga of the Greenlanders mentions a character named Myrin Ketilsson, who was a prominent figure in the settlement of Greenland during the late 10th century.
Throughout the centuries, the name Myrin has been borne by various notable individuals. In the 12th century, Myrin Erlendsson was a Norwegian chieftain and one of the most powerful men in the Faroe Islands. Another notable figure was Myrin Halldorsson (1453-1521), an Icelandic scholar and one of the first to translate classical works into the Icelandic language.
During the Viking Age, a famous warrior named Myrin Ragnarsson (c. 850-890) was known for his exploits and bravery in battles across Scandinavia and the British Isles. His name is mentioned in several Norse legends and poems, solidifying his place in Viking lore.
In more recent times, Myrin Arnaldur (1887-1972) was an Icelandic politician and served as the Minister of Finance in the early 20th century. Additionally, Myrin Kristjansdottir (1922-2005) was a renowned Icelandic artist and sculptor, whose works are displayed in various galleries and museums across the country.
People
Myrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myrin 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
Myrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myrin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Myrin a common name?
We classify Myrin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Myrin was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myrin is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Myrin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Myrin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myrin 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.
Is Myrin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Myrin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Myrin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Myrin?
You can see how many people share the name Myrin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.