Milagros
Milagros is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Miracles.
Origin and history
Milagros is a traditional Spanish name meaning 'miracles', derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Milagros. It has a long history of use in Spanish-speaking cultures and has maintained steady usage in the United States. It offers a deeply meaningful and classic choice with strong cultural roots.
Popularity in the United States
10,474 babies in the United States have been named Milagros since 1880. It ranks #1588 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1260.
States where it is most popular
- NY (45.6 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- NJ (6.7 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 27 |
| 1940-1950 | 175 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,210 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,594 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,184 |
| 1980-1990 | 842 |
| 1990-2000 | 763 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,985 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,777 |
| 2020-2029 | 917 |
Famous people named Milagros
- Milagros Cabral: Athlete, Volleyball player
- Milagros Sequera: Tennis player
Nicknames
Mili, Mila, Mimi
Fun facts
- The name directly references 'Nuestra Señora de los Milagros', a devotional title given to the Virgin Mary in Spain and Latin America.
- Over 10,000 girls in the United States have been given the name Milagros since official statistics began in 1880.