Girl
Miriam
bitter, wished-for child
About Miriam
Rich with historical resonance and cultural significance, this name carries gravitas and dignity. Its three syllables create a substantial presence without feeling cumbersome, offering both formality and nickname potential. The name has weathered centuries while maintaining its relevance and appeal, demonstrating remarkable staying power. It projects intelligence, strength, and a certain classical beauty that never goes out of style. Many notable women have carried this name throughout history, providing inspiring role models across various fields of achievement. The name's multicultural presence means it's recognized and respected internationally, facilitating easy pronunciation in diverse settings. Its traditional nature offers stability and rootedness, qualities increasingly valued in our rapidly changing world, while still feeling fresh and wearable for contemporary life.
Popularity of the Name Miriam
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #303 | ||||
| 1881 | #307 | ||||
| 1882 | #283 | ||||
| 1883 | #304 | ||||
| 1884 | #289 | ||||
| 1885 | #316 | ||||
| 1886 | #279 | ||||
| 1887 | #315 | ||||
| 1888 | #295 | ||||
| 1889 | #265 | ||||
| 1890 | #275 | ||||
| 1891 | #272 | ||||
| 1892 | #286 | ||||
| 1893 | #255 | ||||
| 1894 | #216 | ||||
| 1895 | #206 | ||||
| 1896 | #212 | ||||
| 1897 | #201 | ||||
| 1898 | #219 | ||||
| 1899 | #206 | ||||
| 1900 | #214 | ||||
| 1901 | #189 | #116 | |||
| 1902 | #209 | ||||
| 1903 | #193 | #136 | |||
| 1904 | #199 | #136 | |||
| 1905 | #200 | ||||
| 1906 | #183 | ||||
| 1907 | #183 | #146 | |||
| 1908 | #174 | #117 | |||
| 1909 | #176 | ||||
| 1910 | #186 | #150 | |||
| 1911 | #164 | #157 | |||
| 1912 | #159 | #115 | |||
| 1913 | #146 | #144 | |||
| 1914 | #149 | #131 | |||
| 1915 | #138 | #125 | |||
| 1916 | #140 | #154 | |||
| 1917 | #134 | #150 | |||
| 1918 | #138 | #141 | |||
| 1919 | #145 | #144 | |||
| 1920 | #140 | #176 | |||
| 1921 | #147 | #203 | |||
| 1922 | #151 | #146 | |||
| 1923 | #145 | ||||
| 1924 | #143 | #145 | |||
| 1925 | #154 | #193 | |||
| 1926 | #155 | #188 | |||
| 1927 | #162 | #154 | |||
| 1928 | #168 | #171 | |||
| 1929 | #185 | #190 | |||
| 1930 | #183 | #142 | |||
| 1931 | #208 | #152 | |||
| 1932 | #201 | #120 | |||
| 1933 | #186 | #182 | |||
| 1934 | #218 | #134 | |||
| 1935 | #216 | #162 | |||
| 1936 | #213 | #188 | |||
| 1937 | #221 | #201 | |||
| 1938 | #220 | ||||
| 1939 | #231 | #174 | |||
| 1940 | #231 | #185 | |||
| 1941 | #243 | #134 | |||
| 1942 | #260 | #192 | |||
| 1943 | #262 | #167 | |||
| 1944 | #257 | ||||
| 1945 | #260 | #246 | |||
| 1946 | #275 | #163 | |||
| 1947 | #281 | #264 | |||
| 1948 | #289 | #155 | |||
| 1949 | #290 | #190 | |||
| 1950 | #264 | #199 | |||
| 1951 | #263 | #217 | |||
| 1952 | #264 | #253 | |||
| 1953 | #275 | #211 | |||
| 1954 | #255 | #270 | |||
| 1955 | #264 | #162 | |||
| 1956 | #264 | #174 | |||
| 1957 | #295 | #262 | |||
| 1958 | #280 | #232 | |||
| 1959 | #293 | #246 | |||
| 1960 | #281 | #162 | |||
| 1961 | #299 | #248 | |||
| 1962 | #292 | #225 | |||
| 1963 | #311 | #175 | |||
| 1964 | #320 | #201 | #53 | ||
| 1965 | #327 | #277 | #64 | ||
| 1966 | #348 | #258 | #79 | ||
| 1967 | #350 | #229 | #73 | ||
| 1968 | #345 | #232 | #66 | ||
| 1969 | #375 | #217 | #81 | ||
| 1970 | #370 | #276 | #97 | ||
| 1971 | #355 | #262 | #98 | ||
| 1972 | #375 | #193 | #93 | ||
| 1973 | #362 | #277 | #113 | ||
| 1974 | #361 | #219 | #113 | ||
| 1975 | #330 | #193 | #129 | ||
| 1976 | #345 | #236 | #118 | ||
| 1977 | #343 | #170 | #105 | ||
| 1978 | #352 | #197 | #127 | ||
| 1979 | #314 | #247 | #106 | ||
| 1980 | #310 | #170 | #93 | ||
| 1981 | #303 | #182 | #99 | ||
| 1982 | #301 | #216 | #117 | ||
| 1983 | #312 | #220 | #103 | ||
| 1984 | #306 | #175 | #129 | ||
| 1985 | #321 | #174 | #128 | ||
| 1986 | #316 | #211 | #114 | ||
| 1987 | #321 | #259 | #112 | ||
| 1988 | #335 | #185 | #121 | ||
| 1989 | #313 | #145 | |||
| 1990 | #284 | #255 | #146 | ||
| 1991 | #273 | #253 | #196 | #396 | |
| 1992 | #263 | #164 | #421 | ||
| 1993 | #268 | #299 | #201 | #317 | |
| 1994 | #272 | #188 | #346 | ||
| 1995 | #285 | #303 | #202 | #377 | |
| 1996 | #287 | #389 | #268 | #378 | |
| 1997 | #311 | #294 | #209 | #386 | |
| 1998 | #306 | #296 | #237 | #316 | |
| 1999 | #295 | #332 | #423 | #440 | |
| 2000 | #278 | #298 | #221 | #347 | |
| 2001 | #292 | #327 | #250 | #400 | |
| 2002 | #279 | #366 | #286 | #459 | |
| 2003 | #279 | #331 | #218 | #339 | |
| 2004 | #271 | #342 | #184 | #439 | |
| 2005 | #280 | #333 | #294 | #454 | |
| 2006 | #286 | #352 | #453 | #405 | |
| 2007 | #294 | #336 | #397 | #364 | |
| 2008 | #301 | #350 | #398 | #438 | |
| 2009 | #306 | #357 | #404 | #385 | |
| 2010 | #300 | #339 | #434 | #423 | |
| 2011 | #332 | #397 | #426 | #428 | #435 |
| 2012 | #305 | #361 | #588 | #410 | |
| 2013 | #286 | #373 | #824 | #391 | |
| 2014 | #304 | #325 | #523 | #402 | |
| 2015 | #293 | #314 | #396 | #445 | |
| 2016 | #290 | #318 | #384 | #488 | |
| 2017 | #284 | #295 | #626 | #380 | |
| 2018 | #300 | #312 | #539 | #453 | |
| 2019 | #285 | #292 | #436 | #336 | #399 |
| 2020 | #268 | #294 | #286 | #336 | |
| 2021 | #259 | #293 | #450 | #431 | |
| 2022 | #261 | #246 | #330 | #433 | |
| 2023 | #249 | #261 | #378 | #465 | |
| 2024 | #249 | #263 | #396 | #391 | |
| 2025 | #246 | #251 | #290 | #385 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Miriam
Names Similar to Miriam
Nicknames for Miriam
- Mir
- Miri
- Mira
- Mim
- Mimi
Famous People Named Miriam
| Miriam Makeba | South African singer and civil rights activist |
| Miriam Margolyes | British actress |
| Miriam Giovanelli | Spanish actress |
| Miriam College | Women's college in the Philippines |
| Miriam Ferguson | American politician and first female governor of Texas |
| Miriam McDonald | Canadian actress |
| Miriam Toews | Canadian author |
| Miriam Quiambao | Filipina beauty queen and TV host |
| Miriam Defensor-Santiago | Filipino lawyer and senator |
| Miriam Stoppard | British doctor, author, and television presenter |
| Miriam O'Callaghan | Irish television presenter |
| Miriam Lord | Irish journalist |
| Miriam Weeks | American former pornographic actress |
| Miriam Santiago | Mexican-American singer and actress |
| Miriam Karlin | British actress and writer |
| Miriam Pielhau | German television presenter |
| Miriam Rivera | Mexican reality TV personality |
| Miriam Leitão | Brazilian journalist and author |
| Miriam Shor | American actress |
Characters Named Miriam
| Miriam "Midge" Maisel | From the TV show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" |
| Miriam "Miri" Attwater | From the novel "The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock" by Imogen Hermes Gowar |
| Miriam "Mimi" Morton | From the book series "Mimi and the Mountain Dragon" by Michael Morpurgo |
| Miriam Lass | From the TV show "Hannibal" |
| Miriam "Miri" Cooper | From the book series "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot |
| Miriam "Miri" Forrester | From the book "Wicked Lovely" by Melissa Marr |
| Miriam "Miri" Edelstein | From the book "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker |
| Miriam "Miri" Davidson | From the TV show "Sirens" |
| Miriam Black | From the book series "Blackbirds" by Chuck Wendig |
| Miriam "Miri" Loman | From the movie "Wetlands" |
| Miriam Bancroft | From the TV show "Altered Carbon" |