Declining since 2019, #490 for girls today.
Popularity of Miracle since 1960
Babies named Miracle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 187 |
| 1980s | 604 |
| 1990s | 2,418 |
| 2000s | 6,160 |
| 2010s | 7,653 |
| 2020s | 4,377 |
Meaning & origin
Miracle is a word name with a clear, uplifting meaning, reflecting a 'gift from God' or 'extraordinary event.' First recorded in 1960, its use grew steadily, peaking at rank 490 in 2019 when it was most popular. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, yet it remains in use, especially in states like South Carolina, Alabama, and Arkansas. The name's appeal lies in its positive connotation and spiritual resonance, making it an expressive choice within the modern word-naming trend.
Miracle is an English word name derived from the Latin 'miraculum', meaning 'object of wonder'. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, particularly within African American communities. The name gained moderate popularity in the 2010s, though its usage traces back to the 1960s.
Where Miracle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Miracle” around the world
Where Miracle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
New Zealand
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mira, Miri, Celle
Sibling names for Miracle
Names that share Miracle's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Miracle
Names whose popularity has moved with Miracle's over the last 50 years.
