Miranda Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmih-RAN-duh / mɪˈrændəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: admirable; Spanish: worthy of admiration
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Miranda has Latin roots, derived from the word 'mirandus,' meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful.' It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to its use in literature, particularly in William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest,' where Miranda is the name of the protagonist's daughter. The name has been used predominantly for girls, but it has seen some use for boys as well.
Trend Summary
Miranda has been primarily used as a feminine name and has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mirand
- Miran
International Variants
- Miranda (Spanish)
- Mirande (French)
Famous people named Miranda
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Miranda was first seen in the United States in 1974. Miranda has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Miranda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Miranda
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |