Holding steady.
Popularity of Mirelle since 1983
Babies named Mirelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Mirelle is a rare French feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1983 with fewer than five births. Its peak came in 1986, still with very low usage. The name has remained stable in the decades since, never cracking the top 1000. It is a variant of the more familiar Mireille, which gained some recognition through the French actress Mireille Darc. Mirelle carries a romantic, melodious quality typical of French names, but remains an uncommon choice even among Francophile parents.
Mirelle is a French diminutive of Mireille, which derives from the Occitan name Mirèio, popularized by Frédéric Mistral's 1859 poem 'Mirèio.' The name is often associated with the Occitan word 'mirar,' meaning 'to admire' or 'to behold,' and by extension 'beloved.' It has been used in France since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mira, Relle, Mimi
Sibling names for Mirelle
Names that share Mirelle's style, for a brother or sister.
