Girls name · New Jersey
Miriam in New Jersey
Miriam was the 29th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 173 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 6,308 babies Miriam.
Popularity over time
Miriam in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 106th |
| 1926 | 66 | 108th |
| 1943 | 23 | 200th |
| 1959 | 55 | 183rd |
| 1976 | 26 | 248th |
| 1992 | 31 | 239th |
| 2009 | 90 | 92nd |
| 2025 | 173 | 29th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 106th in 1910 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Miriam in New Jersey in a single year was 188, in 2024. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2024.
Across the country, Miriam reached its best rank of 21st in New Jersey (2024). See Miriam in every state →
How popular is Miriam in New Jersey?
Miriam was the 29th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 173 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 6,308 babies Miriam.
How many babies are named Miriam in New Jersey?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Miriam in New Jersey. The most babies named Miriam in New Jersey in a single year was 188, in 2024.
What is the rank of Miriam in New Jersey?
Miriam ranked 29th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2024.
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.