Girls name · Illinois
Miriam in Illinois
Miriam was the 330th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 33 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,381 babies Miriam.
Popularity over time
Miriam in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 216th |
| 1926 | 51 | 178th |
| 1943 | 33 | 240th |
| 1959 | 46 | 299th |
| 1976 | 32 | 361st |
| 1992 | 47 | 276th |
| 2009 | 39 | 350th |
| 2025 | 33 | 330th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 216th in 1910 to 330th in 2025.
The most babies named Miriam in Illinois in a single year was 76, in 1920. Its best showing was 139th among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Miriam reached its best rank of 21st in New Jersey (2024). See Miriam in every state →
How popular is Miriam in Illinois?
Miriam was the 330th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 33 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,381 babies Miriam.
How many babies are named Miriam in Illinois?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Miriam in Illinois. The most babies named Miriam in Illinois in a single year was 76, in 1920.
What is the rank of Miriam in Illinois?
Miriam ranked 330th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 139th among girls names in 1913.
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.