Mytrell
A masculine name derived from the Greek element "mythos," suggesting storytelling or folklore.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Mytrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mytrell today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mytrell births was 2010 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mytrell. 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 Mytrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2010
8 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#9,391
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Mytrell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mytrell 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 Mytrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mytrell
The given name Mytrell is believed to have its origins in ancient Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures, with possible roots traced back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old English words "mytr" meaning mighty or great, and "el" which means noble or illustrious. The name was initially spelled as "Mythrel" or "Mithrel" in its earliest recorded forms.
Mytrell does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, variations of the name have been found in genealogical records and chronicles from medieval Europe, particularly in regions that were once part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in present-day England.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mytrell was Mytrell of Mercia, a nobleman who lived in the 7th century CE and was a member of the royal court of the Kingdom of Mercia, one of the prominent Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Another notable figure was Mytrell the Scribe, a monk and calligrapher who lived in the 9th century CE and was renowned for his intricate illuminated manuscripts.
In the 11th century, a French knight named Mytrell de Montfort accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and was granted lands in the English countryside for his service. During the Crusades in the 12th century, a knight named Mytrell de Valence was recorded as a participant in the Third Crusade, led by King Richard I of England.
In the 15th century, a Flemish artist named Mytrell van der Weyden was known for his detailed religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be seen in churches across northern Europe. Mytrell Hawkins was an English explorer who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to the Americas in the late 16th century, and is believed to have been among the first settlers in the Roanoke Colony.
While the name Mytrell has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in regions with strong Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultural influences. The name's enduring legacy is a testament to its ancient roots and the historical significance of the cultures from which it originated.
People
Mytrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mytrell 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
Mytrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mytrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mytrell 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Mytrell a common name?
We classify Mytrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mytrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Mytrell was 2010, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mytrell is about 16 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 Mytrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mytrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mytrell 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 Mytrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mytrell 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 Mytrell 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 have the name Mytrell?
See how many people share the name Mytrell on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.