How Many People Are Named Miryam?

Complete statistics for the name Miryam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Miryam
Very Rare
Hebrew

Miryam, a very rare female name, is held by just 874 people in the US, making up 1 in 377,414 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 63% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1994.

~874
Living in US
1 in 377,414
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Mary
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Compassionate Insightful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

65,310
Worldwide Bearers
#14,747
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
28,291
🇦🇷 Argentina
4,986
🇲🇽 Mexico
4,490
🇵🇪 Peru
3,920
🇪🇨 Ecuador
3,875
🇪🇸 Spain
2,217
🇺🇸 United States
2,043
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,750
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,617
🇨🇱 Chile
1,581

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
874 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
558
Would be under 30 (63%)
320
Would be 30–60 (36%)
13
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 891 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Miryam Through the Generations

Miryam has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1994 when 31 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 891 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of those named Miryam is 26, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 874 estimated to be alive today, 558 are under 30, 320 are between 30 and 60, and only 13 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 122
New York 48
Texas 40

✨ Similar Names to Miryam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Miryam's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Miryam

How Many People Have the Name Miryam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 874 people in the United States currently share the name Miryam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 377,414 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Miryam a Common or Rare Name?

Miryam is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Miryam Mean?

Miryam means "creative variant of Mary" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Miryam in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Miryam Most Popular?

The name Miryam reached peak popularity in 1994, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Miryam?

Approximately 874 people named Miryam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 891. That works out to roughly 1 in 377,414 Americans.

Is Miryam a rare name?

Miryam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 377,414 Americans has this name.

What does the name Miryam mean?

Miryam means "creative variant of Mary" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Miryam more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Miryam are male and 100% are female.

When was Miryam most popular?

Miryam peaked in 1994 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US874
All-Time Births891
1 in X1 in 377,414
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1994
World Rank#14,747
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.