How old is someone named Myra?
The average Myra is 50 years old.
Half of all living Myras are between 27 and 72. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Myras are much older than 50.
When was Myra popular?
Myra is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1958 but no single era. You'll meet Myras of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,361 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,403 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,986 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 5,858 | 1,300 |
| 1940s | 8,884 | 5,100 |
| 1950s | 10,391 | 8,100 |
| 1960s | 7,364 | 6,400 |
| 1970s | 3,781 | 3,600 |
| 1980s | 3,189 | 3,100 |
| 1990s | 2,473 | 2,400 |
| 2000s | 2,454 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 4,594 | 4,600 |
| 2020s | 2,971 | 3,000 |
How many Myras are still alive?
About 40,000 Myras are alive in the US today. That's 63% of the roughly 64,000 babies named Myra since 1880.
Roughly half of all Myras ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Myra?
About two in five living Myras are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Myra an old name?
Yes. Myra is older than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Myra will be 41 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Myras make up more of the total.
Is Myra a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Myras are women.
Names the same age as Myra
NAME TWIN
Myra's name twin is Roland. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Roland's age curve is the closest match to Myra's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Mira (16)
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Questions about the name Myra
How old is the average Myra?
The average Myra in the US is 50 years old. The median is 59, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Myra?
About 40,000 Myras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 64,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Myra most popular?
In 1958, when about 1,300 baby girls were named Myra.
Is Myra a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 37% of living Myras, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this