Meranda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Meranda originates from Latin, meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'. It has evolved from the name Miranda, maintaining its positive connotations. While it does not have a biblical background, it gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, it is seen as a unique name that reflects creativity and individuality.
The name Meranda is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Meranda 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, 'Meranda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2723rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1422nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3212th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Meranda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Meranda"
Pronunciation
/mɛˈrændə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Meranda is derived from the Latin word 'mirandus', meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'. It is a variant of the name Miranda, which has similar roots.
Meaning
admirable, wonderful
Language Evolution
Miranda, Meranda
Historical Usage
Meranda gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine name associated with positive attributes.
Variants & Derivatives
Miranda, Mira, Randa
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Meranda is perceived as unique and modern, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Meranda K. T. Kynard - an American author and poet, Meranda H. Johnson - a notable activist and speaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Meranda"
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 "Meranda"
"Meranda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2723rd of 19264 | 435 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1422nd of 27321 | 1,673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3212th of 35406 | 771 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Meranda" 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 "Meranda" by Generation for Female 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) |
62.75% 1843rd/2937 |
- |
76.78% 2701st/3518 |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.52% 1051st/3685 |
49.18% 2201st/4475 |
30.19% 1568th/5194 |
29.78% 1881st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
59.78% 2739th/4582 |
- |
37.06% 2710th/7313 |
50.42% 3763rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Meranda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Meranda" 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.