Girls name · Illinois
Miriam in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,381 babies are named Miriam across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #330 most popular girls name, with 33 born.
Popularity over time
Miriam in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | #216 |
| 1926 | 51 | #178 |
| 1943 | 33 | #240 |
| 1959 | 46 | #299 |
| 1976 | 32 | #361 |
| 1992 | 47 | #276 |
| 2009 | 39 | #350 |
| 2025 | 33 | #330 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1920, with 76 Miriam births. Miriam's highest rank in Illinois was #139, set in 1913.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #139 in 1913 to #661 in 2017, starting at #216 in 1910 and ending at #330 in 2025.
Nationally, Miriam's strongest state was New Jersey, where it hit #21 in 2024. See Miriam in every state →
How popular is Miriam in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,381 babies are named Miriam across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #330 most popular girls name, with 33 born.
How many babies are named Miriam in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 33 births of babies named Miriam in 2025.
What is the rank of Miriam in Illinois?
Miriam ranked #330 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.