Miriam
5 countries#246 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Miriam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
118,190 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #246 · peaked in 1924 with 1,834 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,017 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2019 with 181 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,524 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #275 · peaked in 2020 with 178 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,739 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #980 · peaked in 2015 with 47 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
434 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 1982 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
59 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2024 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Miriam’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #286 | — |
| 2007 | #294 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #301 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #306 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #300 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #332 | ↓32 |
| 2012 | #305 | ↑27 |
| 2013 | #285 | ↑20 |
| 2014 | #304 | ↓19 |
| 2015 | #293 | ↑11 |
| 2016 | #290 | ↑3 |
| 2017 | #284 | ↑6 |
| 2018 | #300 | ↓16 |
| 2019 | #284 | ↑16 |
| 2020 | #268 | ↑16 |
| 2021 | #258 | ↑10 |
| 2022 | #261 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #249 | ↑12 |
| 2024 | #249 | — |
| 2025 | #246 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Miriam
Is Miriam a popular name?
Yes — Miriam currently ranks #246 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Miriam more common for boys or girls?
Miriam is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Miriam most popular?
Miriam peaked in 1924 in United States, with 1,834 recorded births that year.
Is Miriam rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Miriam’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #294 in 1880 to #246 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Miriam?
At least 123,946 babies have been recorded with the name Miriam across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Miriam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Miriam appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Miriam?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Miriam include Diana, Ana, Amora, Reagan.
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