Girls name · New York
Miriam in New York
Miriam was the 40th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 284 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 24,895 babies Miriam.
Popularity over time
Miriam in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 74 | 96th |
| 1926 | 288 | 84th |
| 1943 | 93 | 186th |
| 1959 | 324 | 119th |
| 1976 | 139 | 145th |
| 1992 | 188 | 119th |
| 2009 | 208 | 84th |
| 2025 | 284 | 40th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 96th in 1910 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Miriam in New York in a single year was 415, in 1917. Its best showing was 38th among girls names in 2019.
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 York?
Miriam was the 40th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 284 babies named Miriam that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 24,895 babies Miriam.
How many babies are named Miriam in New York?
In 2025, 284 babies were named Miriam in New York. The most babies named Miriam in New York in a single year was 415, in 1917.
What is the rank of Miriam in New York?
Miriam ranked 40th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among girls names in 2019.
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.