Baby Name Popularity Profile

Miriam

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Miriam.

✦ Sea of bitterness 🌍 Hebrew biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #246
All-Time Peak Rank #134 Achieved 1917
Total U.S. Births 117,910 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1920s 1,834 births in 1924
💡 The Miriam Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Sea of bitterness
Language Origin Hebrew
Origin Type single
Derived from Hebrew Miryam. Its etymology is debated, often linked to 'marah' (bitter) or 'mry' (rebellious). Some scholars propose an Egyptian origin meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.
Common Nicknames
Miri Mim Mia
Alternative Spellings
Myriam Mirjam
Pronunciation: MEER-ee-am
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Miriam

According to SSA data, Miriam achieved its highest historical rank of #134 in 1917. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 1,834 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 14.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Miriam across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +14.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,834 births in 1924
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 146 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 462
1890s: 1,397
1900s: 2,566
1910s: 11,048
1920s: 15,504
1930s: 8,348
1940s: 7,107
1950s: 9,544
1960s: 8,084
1970s: 6,433
1980s: 7,729
1990s: 10,071
2000s: 11,356
2010s: 10,927
2020s: 7,334

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mi-ri-am
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State New York
Top States New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, District of Columbia
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
New York #40 24,895 1917 +0.4% Growth
New Jersey #29 6,308 2024 +21.0% Growth
Pennsylvania #225 10,129 1920 +25.0% Growth
South Carolina #436 2,711 1928 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 593 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #295 1,980 1917 33.3% Decline
Massachusetts #437 2,983 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #215 5,562 1921 +20.0% Growth
Georgia #638 3,152 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 333 1944 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #170 2,357 1925 Insufficient historical volume
California #421 9,883 1992 3.6% Decline
Utah #380 782 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #263 1,027 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #375 1,223 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #330 4,381 1920 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #367 2,545 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #380 771 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #455 6,391 2000 +1.4% Growth
Washington #251 1,339 2016 3.3% Decline
Alabama #421 1,473 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #538 971 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #644 2,635 2004 +8.0% Growth
Louisiana #870 1,284 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #366 817 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #409 1,521 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #369 1,203 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 785 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #228 1,223 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #337 2,299 1916 18.2% Decline
Rhode Island Unranked 206 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #232 1,253 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #261 408 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 269 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #272 1,021 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #276 504 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 184 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 148 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 124 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #435 523 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #602 406 2005 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #222 100 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 315 1924 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #262 88 1933 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 171 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont #93 29 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 42 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 18 1923 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 28 1928 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 6 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 5 2014 Insufficient historical volume

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