Total births
904
Girls' name · since 1954
Miryam
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 904 babies named Miryam, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6007
- among girls today
- 904
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other girls
Miryam currently ranks #6007 among girls' names in America, with 904 babies recorded since 1954.
Miryam has 904 recorded births among girls since 1954, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6007 as of the latest data, more common than 66% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #6007 among girls today
- 904 born since 1954
- 2000s peak decade
- 66% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Miryam is currently the #6007 girls' name in America, more common than 66% of girls - 904 born since 1954, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6007
- among girls today
- 904
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other girls
Miryam vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6007
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 66% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Miryam was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
31 babies were named Miryam in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Miryam compares
904 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Miryam's all-time total is 137% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Miryam | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 904 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Miryam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Miryam's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Miryam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#6,007
Active since
1954
Miryam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Miryam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Miryam's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Miryam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s 72
1970s
72 births
- 1980s 92
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
206 births
- 2000s
2000s
244 births
- 2010s
2010s
179 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 244 births (27% of all-time use).
How Miryam 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 Miryam's total volume
Miryam vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Miryam by state
Where Miryam concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 122 | 13.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 48 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 40 | 4.4% |
California share of Miryam's total US births 13.5%
Even split
122 of 904 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Miryam? ▼
Since 1954, Social Security records show 904 babies named Miryam. Today it holds rank #6007 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 31 births.
When was Miryam most popular? ▼
Miryam was most popular in the 2000s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Miryam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Miryam are California (122 births), New York (48 births), Texas (40 births).
How long has the name Miryam been used? ▼
Records for Miryam go back to 1954, giving 72 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Miryam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miriam, Miranda, Miracle, Mira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Miryam's data
- Miryam's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (244 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Miryams (122 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Miryam
Nearby Names Like Miryam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Miryam
Miriam Girl
#249 117,910 births
Miranda Girl
#623 114,979 births
Miracle Girl
#468 21,471 births
Mira Girl
#380 15,096 births
Mireya Girl
#1068 9,939 births
Compare Miryam side by side: Miryam vs Miriam Miryam vs Miranda Miryam vs Miracle
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1954–2025 (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. "Miryam: #6007 Girls' Name - 904 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/miryam. 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 Miryam 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 June 2026.