Miranda
Peaked at #57 nationally in 1995, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Miranda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Miranda — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#57
in 1995
Current rank
#622
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Miranda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1995, ranking #57 nationally with 5,978 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #239 (2014) to #622 (2024) — a 62% drop.
As of 2024, Miranda ranks #622 nationally for girls, with 478 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #622 | 478 |
| 2023 | #575 | 519 |
| 2022 | #547 | 563 |
| 2021 | #587 | 513 |
| 2020 | #542 | 556 |
| 2019 | #446 | 698 |
| 2018 | #367 | 861 |
| 2017 | #344 | 939 |
Miranda — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4069
in 1974
Last ranked
#13428
in 2021
Years tracked
26
1974–2021
Trend
Stable
Miranda was already at its most popular for boys in 1974 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #4069), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Miranda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #13428.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #13,428 | 5 |
| 2010 | #13,614 | 5 |
| 2007 | #13,744 | 5 |
| 2005 | #7,485 | 10 |
| 2004 | #9,612 | 7 |
| 2001 | #8,925 | 7 |
| 1998 | #7,314 | 8 |
| 1997 | #6,442 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Miranda most popular?
Miranda was most popular in 1995, when it ranked #57 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Miranda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Miranda?
At least 114,730 babies have been recorded with the name Miranda in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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