Myers
27% girls · 73% boys
About Myers
Myers is primarily a masculine name that originated as an English and German surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. Derived from occupational roots, it historically referred to a mayor or local official (from the Middle English 'maire') or sometimes indicated a physician (from the German 'meier'). As a first name, Myers represents the continuing trend of using family surnames as given names, appealing to parents seeking distinctive options with historical weight. The name carries a professional, accomplished quality and projects reliability. While not among common first names in popularity rankings, Myers offers a distinguished alternative to more frequently used surname-derived names like Mason or Parker.
Myers is also given to girls, where it ranks #9276 in the US.
Pronounced MY-erz.
As of November 2026, Myers ranked #3725 for boys and #9276 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2121 for boys in 1919 and #7819 for girls in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,166 | 25 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,071 | 26 | 14.3 |
| 2019 | #3,863 | 28 | 15.6 |
| 2020 | #4,972 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | #4,588 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | #4,966 | 20 | 11.5 |
| 2023 | #3,524 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #3,358 | 35 | 20.3 |
| 2025 | #3,725 | 30 | 17.6 |