Total births
1,872
Girls' name · since 1951
Milagro
Milagro has 1,872 recorded births since 1951 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2350
- among girls today
- 1,872
- born since 1951
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Milagro is the #2350 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,872 recorded since 1951.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Milagro has been recorded 1,872 times among girls since 1951, currently ranked #2350 nationally and more common than 87% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2025.
- #2350 among girls today
- 1,872 born since 1951
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Milagro is currently the #2350 girls' name in America, more common than 87% of girls - 1,872 born since 1951, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2350
- among girls today
- 1,872
- born since 1951
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Milagro vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2350
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 87% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Milagro was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
78 babies were named Milagro in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Milagro compares
1,872 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Milagro's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Milagro | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,872 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 78 | 48 | 19,840 |
Milagro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Milagro splits its recorded history at 1988: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1978 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 78 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Milagro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,350
Active since
1951
Milagro popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Milagro popularity over time - boys
37 total births recorded since 1988 (Milagro as boys' name)
Milagro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Milagro's strongest decade.
344 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Milagro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 111
1950s
111 births
- 1960s
1960s
178 births
- 1970s
1970s
159 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s
1990s
264 births
- 2000s
2000s
315 births
- 2010s
2010s
344 births
- 2020s
2020s
319 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 344 births (18% of all-time use).
How Milagro compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Milagro's total volume
Milagro vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Milagro by state
Where Milagro concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 225 | 12.0% |
| #2 | California | | 204 | 10.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 161 | 8.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 46 | 2.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 43 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 24 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Milagro's total US births 12.0%
Even split
225 of 1,872 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milagro? ▼
1,872 babies have been named Milagro since 1951. It currently ranks #2350 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 78 births.
When was Milagro most popular? ▼
Milagro was most popular in the 2010s decade with 344 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Milagro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milagro are New York (225 births), California (204 births), Texas (161 births).
How long has the name Milagro been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Milagro since 1951 -- 75 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Milagro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mildred, Mila, Millie, Miley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Milagro's data
- Milagro's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (344 total births) through the 2020s (319) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Milagros (225 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Milagro
Nearby Names Like Milagro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milagro
Mildred Girl
#2080 451,415 births
Mila Girl
#33 84,489 births
Millie Girl
#87 45,926 births
Miley Girl
#388 15,704 births
Millicent Girl
#1614 11,825 births
Compare Milagro side by side: Milagro vs Mildred Milagro vs Mila Milagro vs Millie
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Milagro
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Rainey #2348
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Caitlyn #2352
52,603 births · Peak 1998
Rina #2347
4,809 births · Peak 1980
Mahogany #2353
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Eleia #2346
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Aislynn #2354
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1951–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Milagro: #2350 Girls' Name - 1,872 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milagro. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Milagro draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.