girl's name
Miren
MEE-ren (Basque)
- Origin Basque
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 516
Miren is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Miren is a name of Basque origin.
- Peaked in France in 1939, when 25 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1930s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1937.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Miren Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Miren?
In 2023, Miren was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Miren Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Miren
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Miren Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Miren over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Miren
- Basque MEE-ren
Sibling Names for Miren
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Miren — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Miren
How popular is the name Miren?
In 2023, Miren was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Miren a girl's or a boy's name?
Miren is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Miren?
Miren has 2 syllables.
When was Miren most popular?
Miren peaked in 1939, when 25 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1930s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.