girls' name · peaked 1994

Meranda

Every Meranda since 1957 — 2,901 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1994Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Meranda
Peak year
1994
186 babies
All-time total
2,901
since 1957

The story of Meranda

Meranda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1957, 2,901 American babies have been named Meranda. Its peak came in 1994, when 186 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meranda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Meranda year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013 10 #10,762
2012 14 #8,492
2011 14 #8,488
2010 10 #10,973
2009 27 #5,332
2008 30 #4,978
2007 27 #5,335
2006 29 #4,911
2005 41 #3,627
2004 53 #2,985
2003 27 #4,770
2002 56 #2,732
2001 56 #2,684
2000 65 #2,393
1995 178 #1,028
1990 123 #1,321
1985 60 #1,874
1980 90 #1,388
1975 42 #2,088
1970 7 #6,801
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Meranda in 2025?

Meranda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Meranda?

2,901 babies have been named Meranda in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Meranda most popular?

Meranda peaked in 1994, when 186 newborns received the name.

Is Meranda a boy or girl name?

Meranda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Meranda rising or falling?

Meranda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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