girl's name
Mirriam
MEER-ee-um (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 196
Mirriam is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2013 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 the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mirriam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Mirriam?
In 2013, Mirriam 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 the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mirriam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mirriam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mirriam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mirriam
- English MEER-ee-um
Sibling Names for Mirriam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mirriam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mirriam
How popular is the name Mirriam?
In 2013, Mirriam 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 the United States.
Is Mirriam a girl's or a boy's name?
Mirriam is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mirriam?
Mirriam has 3 syllables.
When was Mirriam most popular?
Mirriam peaked in 1923, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.