Girl name
Miriam
As of 2025, Miriam ranks #246 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,262 girls received the name that year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. SSA records for Miriam go back to 1880; the peak came in 1917 at #134, with 1,614 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in New Jersey, where it ranks #29 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#246
among girl names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#134
in 1917 (1910s)
Babies in 2025
1,262
girls named Miriam
Miriam popularity, 1880–2025
Where Miriam is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Vermont (#75), New Jersey (#29), New York (#39)
Uniqueness score
31/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Miriam in the most recent year of SSA data.
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