How Many People Are Named Miranda?
114,730
people in the United States are named Miranda
1 in 2,919 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#624
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0342%
Of US population
Peak Year
1995
5,984 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
mə-RAN-də (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, wonderful". The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play 'The Tempest' (1611), about a father and daughter stranded on an island. It did not become a common English given name until the 20th century. This is also the name of one of the moons of Uranus, named after the Shakespearian character.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 29.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1881 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
13,834
California
13,362
Ohio
5,273
Florida
5,044
New York
4,410
Illinois
4,165
Pennsylvania
3,970
Michigan
3,802
North Carolina
3,518
Georgia
3,256
💡 Fun Facts About "Miranda"
- 478 babies were named Miranda in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1995
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1881
- Most popular in Texas
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