Myriam
A female given name, variant of Miriam.
Every Myriam since 1912 — 3,160 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myriam
Myriam is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,952 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,160 American babies have been named Myriam. Its peak came in 2003, when 115 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 Myriam stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myriam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,952 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,736 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,165 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,939 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,856 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,620 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,132 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,328 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,352 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,497 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,962 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,335 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,895 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,895 |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,297 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,569 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,341 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,409 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,954 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,876 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,816 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,362 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1,671 |
| 2002 | 83 | #2,073 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,622 |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,562 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,302 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,834 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,685 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,730 |
| 1975 | 44 | #2,012 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,190 |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,790 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,044 |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,805 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,999 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,702 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,565 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,930 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,438 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Myriam
- Myriam Fares Singer · b. 1983
- Myriam Bédard Athlete · b. 1969
- Myriam El Khomri Politician · b. 1978
- Myriam Soumaré Athlete · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myriam mean?
A female given name, variant of Miriam.
How popular is the name Myriam in 2025?
Myriam ranked #4,952 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myriam?
3,160 babies have been named Myriam in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myriam most popular?
Myriam peaked in 2003, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Myriam a boy or girl name?
Myriam is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myriam rising or falling?
Myriam has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Myriam?
Well-known people named Myriam include Myriam Fares (singer), Myriam Bédard (athlete), Myriam El Khomri (politician).