Myriam
3 countries#218 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Myriam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
99,017 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #218 · peaked in 1967 with 3,141 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,160 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #4878 · peaked in 2003 with 115 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
140 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2017 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
140 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Myriam’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #88 | — |
| 2004 | #91 | ↓3 |
| 2005 | #92 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #91 | ↑1 |
| 2007 | #95 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #114 | ↓19 |
| 2009 | #107 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #117 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #110 | ↑7 |
| 2012 | #113 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #107 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #117 | ↓10 |
| 2015 | #124 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #122 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #133 | ↓11 |
| 2018 | #154 | ↓21 |
| 2019 | #176 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #191 | ↓15 |
| 2021 | #202 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #218 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Myriam
Is Myriam a popular name?
Yes — Myriam currently ranks #218 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Myriam more common for boys or girls?
Myriam is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Myriam most popular?
Myriam peaked in 1967 in France, with 3,141 recorded births that year.
Is Myriam rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Myriam’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #839 in 1902 to #218 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Myriam?
At least 102,317 babies have been recorded with the name Myriam across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Myriam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Myriam appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Myriam?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Myriam include Melanny, Nicoletta.
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