Myrone
Of Latin origin, meaning strength or vigor of a valiant person.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Myrone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Myrone today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myrone births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myrone. 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 Myrone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,528
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Myrone: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Myrone 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 Myrone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Myrone
The name Myrone has its origins in ancient Greek, deriving from the word "myron," which means "fragrant oil" or "perfumed unguent." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the production or use of fragrances in the Mediterranean region.
In terms of historical references, the name Myrone does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or scriptures. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrone is found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a Myrone of Sicyon, a Greek city-state in the Peloponnese region. Myrone of Sicyon lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for her skill in weaving and embroidery.
Another historical figure named Myrone was a Greek sculptor from the 5th century BCE, known for his bronze statues of athletes. Unfortunately, none of his original works have survived, but his reputation as a skilled artist is documented in the writings of ancient authors like Pausanias and Pliny the Elder.
In the Middle Ages, a notable bearer of the name Myrone was the Italian artist Myrone da Venezia (c. 1450 - c. 1516), who was active in Venice during the Renaissance period. He was renowned for his skilled paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches and palaces throughout Italy.
During the 16th century, Myrone Bourgeat (1532 - 1592) was a French Renaissance philosopher and humanist scholar. He was known for his writings on ethics and his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin.
In more recent times, Myrone Culver (1880 - 1956) was an American architect who designed several notable buildings in the Art Deco style, including the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California, and the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles.
It's worth noting that while the name Myrone has a rich historical lineage, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries, particularly in recent times. This may be due to its unique and somewhat obscure origins, as well as the prevalence of more popular names derived from biblical or contemporary sources.
People
Myrone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myrone 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
Myrone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myrone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myrone 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Myrone a common name?
We classify Myrone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myrone most popular?
The single biggest year for Myrone was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myrone is about 46 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 Myrone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Myrone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myrone 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 Myrone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Myrone 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 Myrone 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 common is the name Myrone?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.