Myrna
Meaning: Fragrant oil, myrrh
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #624
Total births: 1,283
History: From the Irish meaning beloved. Myrna peaked in Ontario in the 1950s. Myrna Chicken was a Canadian actress.
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| Current rank (1973) | #771 |
| Babies named Myrna in 1973 | 7 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 1,283 |
| Peak year | 1940 (90 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #70 |
| Years in records | 1928–1973 (43 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 334 spots |
Frequently asked about Myrna
What does the name Myrna mean?
Myrna means “Fragrant oil, myrrh” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Myrna?
Myrna has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Fragrant oil, myrrh”.
How popular is Myrna in Canada?
Myrna ranked #771 in Canada in 1973 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Myrna most popular?
Myrna peaked in 1940 with 90 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Myrna a boy or girl name?
Myrna is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Myrnas in registered births are female.
Is the name Myrna rising or falling in popularity?
Myrna has fallen 334 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #437 in 1968 to #771 in 1973.
How long has Myrna been recorded in Canada?
Myrna appears in birth records in Canada across 43 years — from 1928 through 1973.