Miriam is a distinctive choice, ranked #259 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Miriam in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#259
US Rank #251
About the Name Miriam
Miriam is holding steady in the rankings at #259. It reached its peak of #230 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Miriam is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #251, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Miriam
Unlikely. With around 186 UK babies named Miriam per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Miriam in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Miriam has held a stable position around #259 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #230 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Miriam is more popular in the US (#251) than in the UK (#259). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Miriam include: 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..
Miriam appears in the US top 500 at #251 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
186
UK babies named Miriam (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Miriam
Likely around 1 other Miriam in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Miriam
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Miriam Adelson is an Israeli-American physician, businesswoman, philanthropist, and conservative political donor. She was married to Sheldon Adelson until his death in 2021.
Miriam Nerma, also known as Mariam Raphael Romaya Nerma was an Iraqi journalist and teacher. Born to a Chaldean Catholic Assyrian family from Tel Keppe, she found her passion for writing in Baghdad.