Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, worthy of being admired". The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play The Tempest (1611), in which Miranda and her father Prospero are stranded on an island. It did not become a common English given name until the 20th century. This is also the name of one of the moons of Uranus, named after the Shakespearean character.
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Root name
The root form of Miranda is
Mirandus — meaning Worthy of admiration, wonderful.
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Modern usage
Miranda remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Miranda?
1995peak year
Miranda has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #459, with about 740 babies named Miranda each year. In 1995, 5,978 babies were named Miranda (ranked #57 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 114,730.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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