Declining since 1995, #654 for girls today.
Popularity of Miranda since 1881
Babies named Miranda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 70 |
| 1890s | 64 |
| 1900s | 36 |
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 157 |
| 1950s | 795 |
| 1960s | 1,526 |
| 1970s | 8,120 |
| 1980s | 22,716 |
| 1990s | 42,225 |
| 2000s | 23,739 |
| 2010s | 12,250 |
| 2020s | 3,068 |
Meaning & origin
Miranda entered the English naming pool through Shakespeare's play The Tempest, first performed in 1611. Despite its literary origin, the name draws on a genuine Latin root, mirandus, meaning 'to be admired.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, but its modern popularity surged in the late 20th century, reaching a peak rank in 1995. Since then, its usage has fallen steadily. In 2025, Miranda ranked 654th, with approximately 1 in 3,678 newborn girls receiving the name. It has been particularly favored in Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada, states that led in its usage over the past decade. The name's graceful sound and positive meaning have kept it in steady rotation, though it is now less common than during its 1990s heyday.
Miranda is the feminine form of the Latin gerundive mirandus, meaning 'to be admired' or 'worthy of admiration.' The name was coined by Shakespeare for the heroine of his play The Tempest (1611), which popularized it in the English-speaking world. It has been in consistent use since the 19th century, with a notable peak in the 1990s.
Where Miranda 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.
“Miranda” around the world
Where Miranda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mira, Mandy, Randi, Anda
Sibling names for Miranda
Names that share Miranda's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Clarissa, Juliet, Ariana, Natalia, Veronica, Malinda, Celene, Corrina, Jordana, Rosalind, Roxanna, Calandra, Dorinda, Nerissa, Pricilla, Sabrena, Samatha, Tabetha, Aarika, Alanda, Celinda, Christabel, Damara, Erikka, Jordanna, Kerissa, Kiandra, Lizandra, Maylene, Michae, Selinda, Yanessa, Corianna, Elanda, Kalandra, Karrissa, Lamanda, Laranda, Leanda, Lissandra, Mirinda, Moranda, Myrissa, Rosland, Samanda, Shalinda, Smantha, Vanissa, Danicka, Alanea, Calandria, Cordella, Dariane, Endora, Eustacia, Jacynda, Loucinda, Marenda, Merranda, Ramanda, Robecca, Romanda, Tamantha, Terralyn
Brothers: Julian, Adrian, Sebastian, Dominic, Gabriel, Cedrick, Cyrus, Jorel, Oberon, Othell, Cordaryl, Garrus, Jorrell, Mareon, Tavaras
Names like Miranda
Names whose popularity has moved with Miranda's over the last 50 years.
