Mirriam
girl nameMirriam entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2917 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2917
peak (1923)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3203 |
| 1920s | #3977 |
| 1930s | #4164 |
| 1940s | #4456 |
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1960s | #6198 |
| 1970s | #8141 |
| 1980s | #10218 |
| 1990s | #14411 |
| 2010s | #16547 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mirriam are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mirriam alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mirriam in 2025?
- Mirriam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mirriam most popular?
- Mirriam peaked in 1923, reaching #2917 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mirriam with classmates?
- Mirriam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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