Miranda
Miranda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of admiration, wonderful, or admirable.
Origin and history
Miranda is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word 'mirandus', meaning 'admirable' or 'worthy of wonder'. The name was coined in its current literary context by William Shakespeare for his heroine in the 1611 play 'The Tempest'. In the United States, Miranda experienced a surge in popularity during the late 20th century and remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
114,979 babies in the United States have been named Miranda since 1880. It ranks #337 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #566.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.4 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 70 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 87 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 157 |
| 1950-1960 | 795 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,526 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,120 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,716 |
| 1990-2000 | 42,225 |
| 2000-2010 | 23,739 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,250 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,068 |
Famous people named Miranda
- Miranda Kerr: Model, Entrepreneur
- Miranda Lambert: Singer, Songwriter
- Miranda Richardson: Actress
Nicknames
Mira, Randi, Randy, Miri
Fun facts
- William Shakespeare created the name Miranda for the heroine of his play The Tempest.
- One of Uranus's innermost moons is named Miranda in honor of the Shakespearean character.