Miri
Every Miri since 1962 — 871 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miri
Miri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,329 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 871 American babies have been named Miri. Its peak came in 2022, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Miri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,329 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,623 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,561 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,259 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,215 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,275 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,530 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,553 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,060 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,682 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,861 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,221 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,095 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,647 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,824 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,165 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,235 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,978 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,632 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,919 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,384 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,521 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,832 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,164 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,661 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,377 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,945 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,184 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,905 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,862 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Miri
- Miri Regev Politician · b. 1965
- Miri Ben-Ari Musician · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Miri in 2025?
Miri ranked #3,329 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miri?
871 babies have been named Miri in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miri most popular?
Miri peaked in 2022, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Miri a boy or girl name?
Miri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miri rising or falling?
Miri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Miri?
Well-known people named Miri include Miri Regev (politician), Miri Ben-Ari (musician).