Miracle means wonder or marvel — from the Latin miraculum. The Miracle on Ice (1980) is the greatest upset in sports history. Miracle on 34th Street is the greatest Christmas film. Every parent who chooses this name is saying: this child is our miracle. Three syllables of the most emotionally powerful word-name available.
The meaning is the most emotionally powerful word-name possible.
The Miracle on Ice is the greatest upset in sports history.
Miracle on 34th Street is the greatest Christmas film.
Three syllables with a wonder-filled sound: MEER-ah-kul.
Every child named Miracle is a declaration of gratitude.
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The vibe of Miracle
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Origin & history of Miracle
Latin miraculum (wonder/marvel)→Old French miracle→English Miracle
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English / Latin roots
Miracle comes from the Latin miraculum meaning wonder or marvel. The Miracle on Ice (1980) — the US hockey team defeating the Soviet Union — is the greatest upset in sports history. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is the greatest Christmas film. Parents who choose Miracle are declaring their child a wonder.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: The word has been used since Old French; given-name usage grew from the 1990s.
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Today
Miracle remains a beloved choice, ranking #399 in the US. 21,327 babies have been named Miracle since 1960.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Miracle?
2016peak year
Miracle reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2016, 875 babies received the name (ranked #372). In the present decade it sits around #399, with about 820 babies given the name annually. Miracle's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 21,327 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Miracle's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — miraculous for all. People named Miracle tend to be wonder-filled, grateful, and aware they are someone's answered prayer.
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