Mirza
Every Mirza since 1960 — 689 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mirza
Mirza is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,531 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 689 American babies have been named Mirza — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mirza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mirza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 17 | #5,531 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,090 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,189 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,968 | 18 | #5,357 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,963 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,754 | 11 | #7,347 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,989 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,617 | 16 | #5,703 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,238 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,656 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,522 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,317 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,257 | 12 | #6,900 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,958 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #5,048 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,057 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,930 | 10 | #7,990 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,497 | 11 | #7,269 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,145 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,541 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,524 | 8 | #8,366 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,176 | 21 | #3,997 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,710 | 22 | #3,806 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,020 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,784 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,378 | 11 | #4,891 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,192 | 6 | #6,263 |
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| 1960 | 5 | #7,015 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mirza
- Mirza Fatali Akhundov Writer · 1812–1878
- Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Religious figure · 1835–1908
- Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat Politician · 1499–1551
- Mirza Shafi Vazeh Writer · 1794–1852
- Mirza Delibašić Basketball player · 1954–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mirza in 2025?
Mirza ranked #5,531 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mirza?
689 babies have been named Mirza in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mirza most popular?
Mirza peaked in 2001, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Mirza a boy or girl name?
Mirza is used for both: about 20% of babies named Mirza have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Mirza rising or falling?
Mirza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mirza?
Well-known people named Mirza include Mirza Fatali Akhundov (writer), Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (religious figure), Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat (politician).