Miriam
Miriam is a distinctive choice, ranked #237 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Miriam in their class.
About the Name Miriam
Miriam has held its ground, ranked #237 in 2025 and never far from its best of #230 in 2022 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Miriam is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Miriam in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #246, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Miriam
- Miriam Mullins — Miriam Mullins is an Irish social media personality and radio presenter.
- Miriam Adelson — Miriam Adelson is an Israeli-American physician, businesswoman, philanthropist, and conservative political donor.
- Miriam Silverman — Miriam Silverman is an American actress.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Miriam
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Miriam
Almost certainly the only Miriam in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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