Miranda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Miranda has its roots in Latin, meaning 'admirable' or 'worthy of admiration'. Its journey includes forms in Old Spanish and Modern English, largely influenced by Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'. The name conveys traits of beauty and strength, with no biblical significance. It gained popularity in the early 17th century and has remained a favored choice in contemporary times.
The name Miranda is most popular in Alaska, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Miranda has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Miranda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6096th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12556th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2789th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3443rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1165th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 340th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 100th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 134th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 375th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Miranda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Miranda"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈrændə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Miranda derives from the Latin word 'mirandus', meaning 'admirable' or 'worthy of admiration'. It was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'The Tempest', where Miranda is the name of the daughter of the nobleman Prospero.
Meaning
Admirable, worthy of admiration
Language Evolution
Miranda (Latin), Miranda (Old Spanish), Miranda (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world after Shakespeare's usage in the early 17th century. It has remained a popular name in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Mira, Randa, Mirella
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Miranda is perceived as a beautiful and sophisticated name. It is often associated with strong, independent female characters in literature and media.
Famous People
Miranda Cosgrove, an American actress and singer, Miranda Kerr, an Australian model, Miranda Hart, an English actress and comedian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Miranda"
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 "Miranda"
"Miranda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6703rd of 10718 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6096th of 16616 | 102 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12556th of 24088 | 51 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2789th of 9107 | 186 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3443rd of 9204 | 128 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1165th of 12526 | 1,493 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 340th of 19264 | 11,444 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 100th of 27321 | 50,358 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 134th of 35406 | 40,729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 375th of 30306 | 10,055 |
Regional Popularity of "Miranda" 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 "Miranda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.95% 1246th/2227 |
48.77% 1185th/2430 |
30.81% 879th/2853 |
56.32% 1563rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.24% 330th/2937 |
15.04% 524th/3483 |
7.59% 267th/3518 |
9.40% 380th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.33% 86th/3685 |
3.20% 143rd/4475 |
1.64% 85th/5194 |
1.88% 119th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.73% 125th/4582 |
3.20% 165th/5164 |
1.81% 132nd/7313 |
1.76% 131st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.96% 556th/3984 |
11.92% 535th/4487 |
5.09% 347th/6822 |
4.76% 299th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Miranda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Miranda" 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.