Girls name · California
Miriam in California
Miriam was the 421st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 80 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, California families have named 9,883 babies Miriam.
Popularity over time
Miriam in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 117th |
| 1926 | 45 | 167th |
| 1943 | 33 | 297th |
| 1959 | 49 | 427th |
| 1976 | 92 | 293rd |
| 1992 | 320 | 160th |
| 2009 | 99 | 424th |
| 2025 | 80 | 421st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 117th in 1910 to 421st in 2025.
The most babies named Miriam in California in a single year was 320, in 1992. Its best showing was 117th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Miriam reached its best rank of 21st in New Jersey (2024). See Miriam in every state →
How popular is Miriam in California?
Miriam was the 421st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 80 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, California families have named 9,883 babies Miriam.
How many babies are named Miriam in California?
In 2025, 80 babies were named Miriam in California. The most babies named Miriam in California in a single year was 320, in 1992.
What is the rank of Miriam in California?
Miriam ranked 421st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 117th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.