Mirinda
A feminine name derived from Latin words meaning "admirable" or "wonderful".
Name Census estimates that about 291 living Americans carry the first name Mirinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mirinda today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mirinda births was 1979 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mirinda. 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
291
~ 1 in 1,177,850 Americans
Peak year
1979
26 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,782
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Mirinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mirinda from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 116 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Mirinda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mirinda 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 Mirinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mirinda
The name Mirinda is a relatively uncommon given name, with its origins rooted in the Latin language. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "miranda," meaning "admirable" or "wonderful." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were deemed exceptional or remarkable in some way.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be traced back to the 15th century, when a Spanish noblewoman named Mirinda de Castilla was mentioned in historical documents from the reign of King Juan II of Aragon. Her exact birth and death dates are uncertain, but she is said to have lived during the mid-1400s.
Another noteworthy individual bearing this name was Mirinda von Hohenzollern, a German princess from the House of Hohenzollern who lived in the late 16th century. Born in 1573, she was known for her patronage of the arts and her philanthropic endeavors within her local community. She passed away in 1635.
In the realm of literature, the name Mirinda appears in the 17th-century play "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare. One of the characters, a young woman, is named Miranda, which some scholars believe may be a variation of the name Mirinda.
Moving into the 18th century, there is a record of a French woman named Mirinda Leclerc, born in 1712, who was a renowned painter and portraitist during her time. Her works were highly sought after by the aristocracy and the wealthy, and she is remembered for her skillful use of color and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects.
In more recent history, Mirinda Carfrae, born in 1981, is an Australian professional triathlete who has won multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 championships. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest triathletes of her generation and has inspired many athletes around the world with her dedication and achievements.
While the name Mirinda may not be as widespread as some other given names, its unique sound and intriguing Latin origins have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence throughout various cultures and eras.
People
Mirinda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mirinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mirinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 291 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mirinda 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 1,177,850 US residents.
Is Mirinda a common name?
We classify Mirinda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 320 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mirinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Mirinda was 1979, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mirinda is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mirinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mirinda 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.