Milagro
Of Spanish origin, meaning "miracle" or "wonderful occurrence".
Name Census estimates that about 1,751 living Americans carry the first name Milagro. It is a predominantly female name (98.3% of registrations). The average person named Milagro today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milagro births was 2024 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milagro. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 195,748 Americans
Peak year
2024
78 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2017 SSA rank
#2,355
Tracked since 1951
Gender
Gender distribution for Milagro
Milagro leans heavily female at 98.3% of total registrations, but 32 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Milagro as a male name
- Ranked #11,719 in 2017
- 6 male births in 2017
- Peak: 1988 (17 births)
Milagro as a female name
- Ranked #2,355 in 2024
- 78 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (78 births)
Popularity
Milagro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milagro from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 350 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Milagro remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milagro by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Milagro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milagros live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Milagro, while Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 99 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Milagro
The name Milagro has its origins in the Spanish language and is derived from the word "milagro," which means "miracle." This name has been in use for centuries and is closely associated with the Catholic faith and Spanish-speaking cultures.
The earliest recorded examples of Milagro as a given name can be traced back to the 16th century in Spain. It was often bestowed upon children born under extraordinary circumstances, as parents considered their arrival a miraculous event. The name's popularity spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world as a result of Catholic missionary work and the dissemination of religious texts.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Milagro was Milagro de la Vega (1560-1628), a Spanish mystic and author renowned for her spiritual writings. Her work, "Libro de las Mercedes de Dios" (Book of God's Mercies), detailed her religious experiences and contributed to the name's association with divine intervention.
In the 17th century, Milagro de Santa María (1620-1678) was a Spanish nun and mystic known for her devotion to the Virgin Mary. Her life and writings further solidified the name's connection with religious themes and miracles.
During the 18th century, Milagro García Romero (1725-1798) was a Spanish painter celebrated for her religious artwork, particularly her depictions of the Virgin Mary and saints. Her works adorned churches throughout Spain and Latin America, further spreading the name's popularity.
In the 19th century, Milagro Gutiérrez (1845-1912) was a Mexican writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her literary works, which often explored themes of social justice and empowerment, contributed to the name's broader cultural significance.
One of the most well-known figures with the name Milagro was Milagro Sala (1964-present), an Argentine social leader and human rights activist. Her tireless efforts to combat poverty and defend the rights of indigenous communities have earned her both recognition and controversy, further solidifying the name's association with struggles for justice and social change.
People
Milagro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milagro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Milagro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milagro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,751 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milagro going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 195,748 US residents.
Is Milagro a common name?
We classify Milagro as "Rare". It ranks above 93.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,860 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milagro most popular?
The single biggest year for Milagro was 2024, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milagro is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Milagro a female name?
Yes, 98.3% of people registered as Milagro in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.