Derived from the Middle English surname Myles, which is an old form of Miles meaning 'soldier' or 'merciful', Myers is a name of German and Jewish origin. It was originally a patronymic surname, indicating 'son of Myer'. Myers gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the mid-20th century.
The name Myers experienced a steady increase in popularity from 2014 onwards, with the highest number of births recorded in 2021 and 2023 (9 and 8 respectively). The total number of babies named Myers over this period was 72.