Miriam
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wished-for Child; Rebellious
Background: The name Miriam originates from the Hebrew name 'Miryam,' which is often associated with meanings such as 'wished-for child' or 'rebellious.' It was later adopted into Latin and Greek forms, maintaining its significance and connection to its Hebrew roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#331
Total births
116,900
Most popular decade
1920s
(46,554 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+54 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,728
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 16
- Peak rank
- #3,447
- Most recent year
- 2017
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,774
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 28
- First year rank
- #294
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 1,834
- Peak rank
- #143
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,267
- Recent rank
- #250
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).