Maranda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-RAN-duh / /məˈrændə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'of the sea'; English: 'a variant of Miranda'
Historical & Cultural Background
Maranda is a variant of the name Miranda, which has Latin roots meaning 'worthy of admiration'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is often associated with Shakespeare's character Miranda from 'The Tempest', who embodies innocence and beauty.
Trend Summary
Maranda has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Miranda
International Variants
- Miranda (Spanish)
- Mirande (French)
Famous people named Maranda
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maranda was first seen in the United States in 1886. Maranda has ranked as high as #691 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Maranda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maranda (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 155 |
| 1975 | 146 |
| 1976 | 187 |
| 1977 | 202 |
| 1978 | 220 |
| 1979 | 285 |
| 1980 | 378 |
| 1981 | 314 |
| 1982 | 335 |
| 1983 | 370 |
| 1984 | 304 |
| 1985 | 320 |
| 1986 | 279 |
| 1987 | 296 |
| 1988 | 296 |
| 1989 | 343 |
| 1990 | 380 |
| 1991 | 452 |
| 1992 | 498 |
| 1993 | 440 |
| 1994 | 616 |
| 1995 | 614 |
| 1996 | 424 |
| 1997 | 417 |
| 1998 | 359 |
| 1999 | 302 |
| 2000 | 254 |
| 2001 | 240 |
| 2002 | 189 |
| 2003 | 163 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 156 |
| 2006 | 121 |
| 2007 | 119 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 82 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |