Myrick
A boy's name of Welsh origin with 275 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Myrick is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, an anglicized variant of Meuric or Meurig, the Welsh form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauricius meaning 'dark, Moorish.' Maurice was a popular name in medieval Wales, where it anglicized over centuries into forms like Myrick and Merrick.
Myrick carries Welsh heritage in an accessible American form — a surname-style given name with ancient Celtic roots and a quietly distinguished character.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Myrick is rooted in the Welsh tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1922 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Myrick’s rarity (275 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
Myrick has 41+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1922.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 53 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 30 | — |
| 1990s | 31 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 17 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 67 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 26 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 6 | — |
| 1920s | 6 | — |
The Story of Myrick
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Myrick is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Myrick are most likely born between 2007 and 2022.
How rare is Myrick?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Myrick is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1922, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 67 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Myrick by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(41 years, 1922–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13716 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13444 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11706 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10394 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6554 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10393 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10281 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11721 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10415 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13860 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9486 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10903 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11759 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9923 |
| 1998 | 6 | #9266 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7860 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9800 |
| 1992 | 6 | #8126 |
| 1991 | 7 | #7037 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6690 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1922–2022