Miriam
boy nameMiriam entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2465 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2465
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3422 |
| 1920s | #3522 |
| 1930s | #3210 |
| 1950s | #3347 |
| 1960s | #3861 |
| 1970s | #4401 |
| 1980s | #5094 |
| 1990s | #6014 |
| 2000s | #10667 |
| 2010s | #10775 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Miriam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Miriam alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Miriam in 2025?
- Miriam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Miriam most popular?
- Miriam peaked in 1932, reaching #2465 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Miriam with classmates?
- Miriam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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