Myron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Myron has Greek origins, meaning 'fragrant oil'. It evolved from ancient Greek through medieval forms into modern usage. Historically, it has been associated with significant cultural and religious contexts, though it does not have direct biblical relevance. It is perceived as classic and intellectual today.
The name Myron is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Myron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Myron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 227th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 220th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 298th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 406th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 639th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1138th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1601st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4035th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3455th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4417th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7682nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21628th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Myron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Myron"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪrən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Myron is derived from the Greek word 'myron', which means 'fragrant oil' or 'ointment'. It was often used in the context of perfumed oil used in religious ceremonies.
Meaning
fragrant oil
Language Evolution
Myron (Ancient Greek), Myrōn (Medieval Greek), Myron (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Myron was used in ancient Greece and gained popularity in the early Christian era primarily due to its association with saints and scholars.
Variants & Derivatives
Myran, Myrin
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Myron is considered somewhat uncommon, but it carries a classic and intellectual image. It may be associated with creativity and the arts due to its historical ties to fragrance and beauty.
Famous People
Myron Cohen, an American comedian, Myron Scholes, a Canadian-American economist and Nobel laureate, Myron Ebell, an American environmental policy expert
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Myron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Myron"
"Myron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 227th of 7545 | 8,905 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 220th of 6773 | 10,610 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 298th of 7552 | 11,572 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 406th of 10718 | 6,141 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 639th of 16616 | 3,810 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1138th of 24088 | 2,291 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1601st of 23106 | 1,257 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4035th of 9107 | 91 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3455th of 9204 | 127 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4417th of 12526 | 150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7682nd of 19264 | 82 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 21628th of 27321 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Myron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
10.52% 149th/1416 |
12.84% 177th/1379 |
28.78% 681st/2366 |
18.39% 210th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
9.64% 149th/1546 |
10.73% 167th/1556 |
23.42% 551st/2353 |
15.13% 234th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.61% 214th/2227 |
13.00% 316th/2430 |
12.65% 361st/2853 |
11.96% 332nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.13% 327th/2937 |
13.67% 476th/3483 |
11.26% 396th/3518 |
11.72% 474th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.92% 513th/3685 |
20.36% 911th/4475 |
11.32% 588th/5194 |
11.05% 698th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.57% 805th/4582 |
32.77% 1692nd/5164 |
16.03% 1172nd/7313 |
20.05% 1496th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.88% 1071st/3984 |
45.22% 2029th/4487 |
29.64% 2022nd/6822 |
32.30% 2027th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Myron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Myron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Myron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.