Maranda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maranda originates from the Latin word 'mirandus,' meaning admirable or wonderful. The language path includes its evolution from Latin to English. It has traits of elegance and uniqueness, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Maranda is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maranda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maranda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4448th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4585th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1077th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 561st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1255th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6651st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maranda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maranda"
Pronunciation
/məˈrændə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Maranda is derived from the Latin word 'mirandus,' meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful.'
Meaning
Admirable, wonderful
Language Evolution
Mirandus (Latin), Miranda (Latin), Maranda (English)
Historical Usage
The name Maranda gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used in various English-speaking countries since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Miranda, Mira, Randa
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Maranda is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Maranda Curtis, an American gospel singer, Maranda H. P. E. H. H. H. E. H. H. H. C. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maranda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maranda"
"Maranda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4448th of 9107 | 72 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4585th of 12526 | 140 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1077th of 19264 | 1,803 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 561st of 27321 | 6,281 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1255th of 35406 | 2,846 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6651st of 30306 | 215 |
Regional Popularity of "Maranda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maranda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.47% 983rd/2937 |
62.82% 2188th/3483 |
20.72% 729th/3518 |
42.73% 1728th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.05% 481st/3685 |
19.58% 876th/4475 |
7.89% 410th/5194 |
14.01% 885th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.52% 986th/4582 |
27.71% 1431st/5164 |
15.47% 1131st/7313 |
26.75% 1996th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
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84.54% 5767th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Maranda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maranda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.