Myran
Primarily a boy's name of Greek origin with 87 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
definite singular of myra
Myran is a boy's and girl's baby name, a variant of Myron (Greek, meaning 'myrrh' — the precious resin used in ancient religious ceremonies and one of the gifts of the Magi).
Myran carries the fragrance of the biblical Magi — a name of sacred offering and ancient value.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Myran is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1934 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Myran’s rarity (87 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Myran has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1934.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 26 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 6 | — |
The Story of Myran
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Myran is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Myran are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.
How rare is Myran?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Myran is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1934, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 29 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Myran by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1934–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #13536 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13443 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13442 |
| 1999 | 7 | #8441 |
| 1994 | 12 | #5023 |
| 1992 | 5 | #9382 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9066 |
| 1983 | 6 | #5993 |
| 1976 | 6 | #5395 |
| 1974 | 7 | #4474 |
| 1972 | 8 | #3847 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5218 |
| 1957 | 5 | #4370 |
| 1934 | 6 | #3557 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Myran as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Myran has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1960.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1934–2023