How old is someone named Miriam?
The average Miriam is 38 years old.
Half of all living Miriams are between 17 and 60.
When was Miriam popular?
Miriam is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1924 but no single era. You'll meet Miriams of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,566 | 0 |
| 1910s | 11,062 | 0 |
| 1920s | 15,518 | 240 |
| 1930s | 8,376 | 1,700 |
| 1940s | 7,107 | 4,000 |
| 1950s | 9,570 | 7,500 |
| 1960s | 8,095 | 7,100 |
| 1970s | 6,475 | 6,100 |
| 1980s | 7,793 | 7,500 |
| 1990s | 10,141 | 10,000 |
| 2000s | 11,361 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 10,933 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 7,334 | 7,300 |
How many Miriams are still alive?
About 73,000 Miriams are alive in the US today. That's 62% of the roughly 120,000 babies named Miriam since 1880.
Roughly half of all Miriams ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Miriam?
About one in four living Miriams are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Miriam an old name?
Somewhat. Miriam is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Miriam will be 39 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Miriam a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Miriams are women.
Names the same age as Miriam
NAME TWIN
Miriam's name twin is Ulysses. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ulysses's age curve is the closest match to Miriam's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Miriam
How old is the average Miriam?
The average Miriam in the US is 38 years old. The median is 34, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Miriam?
About 73,000 Miriams are alive in the US today, out of roughly 120,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Miriam most popular?
In 1924, when about 1,800 baby girls were named Miriam.
Is Miriam a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 24% of living Miriams, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this