Myleigh
A feminine name combining "My" (a diminutive of Mary) and "leigh" (meadow).
Name Census estimates that about 1,171 living Americans carry the first name Myleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myleigh today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myleigh births was 2008 (153 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Myleigh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Myleigh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 292,702 Americans
Peak year
2008
153 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,424
Tracked since 1995
Census
Myleigh in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 839 people with the first name Myleigh, which placed it at #14,135 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,135
National first-name rank
People counted
839
839 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
77.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Myleigh
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Myleigh is White at 77.1%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Two or More Races (7.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Myleigh described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Myleigh at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.1% · 647
- Black or African American7.5% · 63
- Two or more races7.5% · 63
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 4
Popularity
Myleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myleigh from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 492 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Myleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Myleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Myleigh, while West Virginia, North Carolina, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myleigh
The given name Myleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the traditional names Miley and Leigh. While its origins are not deeply rooted in history, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative variation on more established names.
The first part of the name, "My," is a common English possessive pronoun, suggesting a sense of individuality or personal connection. The second part, "leigh," has roots in Old English and is believed to have originated from the word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. This nature-inspired element adds a pleasant and natural quality to the name.
Despite its contemporary nature, there are a few noteworthy individuals who have carried the name Myleigh throughout history. One such figure was Myleigh Arnett, an American artist and sculptor born in 1912 in Mississippi. Her work focused on capturing the essence of rural life in the American South, and she was renowned for her intricate wood carvings and bronze sculptures.
Another notable bearer of the name was Myleigh Hawthorne, a British suffragette and activist who lived from 1885 to 1962. She played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century, campaigning tirelessly for equal rights and representation. Her legacy continues to inspire advocates for gender equality and social justice.
In the realm of literature, Myleigh Fitzgerald was an Irish novelist and poet who lived from 1920 to 1988. Her works often explored themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of human relationships. Her most acclaimed novel, "The Emerald Isle," was a poignant exploration of Irish culture and history.
Moving to the field of science, Myleigh Simmons was an American botanist and environmentalist born in 1935. She dedicated her life to the study and preservation of rare plant species, establishing several conservation programs and contributing to groundbreaking research in plant ecology.
Lastly, Myleigh Delacroix was a French ballet dancer and choreographer who lived from 1905 to 1985. Her innovative and avant-garde choreography challenged traditional notions of dance, earning her critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career.
While the name Myleigh may be a modern creation, it has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields, from art and literature to activism and science. Its unique blend of elements and contemporary flair make it a distinctive and memorable choice for those seeking a name that stands out from the crowd.
People
Myleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Myleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,171 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 292,702 US residents.
Is Myleigh a common name?
We classify Myleigh as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Myleigh was 2008, when 153 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myleigh is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Myleigh in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 839 people with the name Myleigh, or 0.28 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,135 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Myleigh in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Myleigh?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Myleigh appears almost entirely female. Of the 845 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Myleigh?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Myleigh is White at 77.1%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Two or More Races (7.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Myleigh most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Myleigh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.1% (647 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Myleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Myleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Myleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Myleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Myleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Myleigh as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Myleigh, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.