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Myrtlee

MUR-tlee /mɜːrtli/

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In short
Myrtlee is a charming and feminine name for baby girls, derived from the Greek word "myrtos," meaning "myrtle tree." It is associated with love and happiness.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1937 (#3,800)
Babies in 1937
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,800 in 1937
First recorded
1916

Meaning of Myrtlee

Myrtlee is a charming and feminine name for baby girls. It is derived from the name Myrtle, which originates from the ancient Greek word "myrtos," meaning "myrtle tree." The myrtle tree has long been associated with love, happiness, and fertility in various cultures. While the name may not be as popular today, it had some presence in the early 20th century in the United States. According to data from that time period, Myrtlee was given to a small number of newborns, peaking in popularity in 1916 when it ranked at 4417. This unique and timeless name could be a delightful choice for parents seeking a vintage yet distinctive option for their little girl.

How to pronounce Myrtlee

English

Popularity of Myrtlee in the U.S.

Myrtlee was last recorded in the U.S. in 1937, ranked #3,800 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 1916.

Bar and line chart: Myrtlee in the U.S., 1916–1937. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1937. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,800 in 1937.
  • Girls named Myrtlee (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1916–1937. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1916⁠–⁠1937 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193763,800back
191654,417new