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Miriam is a Hebrew name meaning 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebellion,' or 'wished for child.' It has evolved through various languages from its biblical roots. The name is associated with strength and resilience due to its biblical relevance, particularly as the sister of Moses. It has gained popularity over the centuries and is perceived positively in modern culture.

The name Miriam is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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 relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Miriam has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Miriam' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5165th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4830th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5099th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5732nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5577th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17464th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 158th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 226th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 292nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 363rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 303rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 293rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 279th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Miriam' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.