girls' name · peaked 1995

Myranda

A female given name, variant of Miranda.

Every Myranda since 1968 — 4,650 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
0.060.130.190.2518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1995Girls
Rank 2025
#16,535
among girls
Babies in 2025
5
named Myranda
Peak year
1995
350 babies
All-time total
4,650
since 1968

The story of Myranda

Myranda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,535 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1968, 4,650 American babies have been named Myranda. Its peak came in 1995, when 350 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 Myranda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Myranda year by year

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

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 5 #16,535
2024
2023
2022 7 #13,173
2021
2020 5 #16,788
2019 6 #15,046
2018 8 #12,154
2017 11 #9,757
2016 13 #8,725
2015 14 #8,303
2014 24 #5,580
2013 35 #4,222
2012 43 #3,692
2011 47 #3,445
2010 57 #2,999
2009 67 #2,722
2008 84 #2,331
2007 86 #2,272
2006 91 #2,143
2005 107 #1,831
2004 120 #1,626
2003 90 #2,015
2002 129 #1,482
2001 155 #1,274
2000 185 #1,106
1995 350 #626
1990 141 #1,206
1985 54 #2,013
1980 45 #2,236
1975 22 #3,224
1970
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Myranda mean?

A female given name, variant of Miranda.

How popular is the name Myranda in 2025?

Myranda ranked #16,535 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Myranda?

4,650 babies have been named Myranda in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Myranda most popular?

Myranda peaked in 1995, when 350 newborns received the name.

Is Myranda a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Myranda rising or falling?

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

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