Meranda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-RAN-duh / mɪˈrændəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: admirable; English: a variant of Miranda
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Meranda is derived from the Latin word 'mirandus,' meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful.' It is often considered a variant of the name Miranda, which gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly after its use in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest.' The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of Latin and English influences.
Trend Summary
Meranda has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but not ranking among the top names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Miranda
International Variants
- Miranda (Spanish)
- Mirande (French)
Famous people named Meranda
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meranda was first seen in the United States in 1957. Meranda has ranked as high as #1051 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Indiana, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Meranda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meranda (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 40 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 51 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 58 |
| 1979 | 58 |
| 1980 | 90 |
| 1981 | 64 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 69 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 56 |
| 1989 | 76 |
| 1990 | 123 |
| 1991 | 171 |
| 1992 | 153 |
| 1993 | 140 |
| 1994 | 186 |
| 1995 | 178 |
| 1996 | 158 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1998 | 99 |
| 1999 | 105 |
| 2000 | 65 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 56 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 10 |