Mironda
A feminine name derived from the French words "mirer" meaning "to behold" and "ond" meaning "wave".
Name Census estimates that about 37 living Americans carry the first name Mironda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mironda today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mironda births was 1971 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mironda. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mironda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
37
~ 1 in 9,263,631 Americans
Peak year
1971
8 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1982 SSA rank
#11,656
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Mironda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mironda from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 31 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mironda 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 Mironda 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 Mironda
The name Mironda is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. It is believed to have derived from the Sumerian words "mir" meaning "prince" and "onda" meaning "faithful." This suggests that the name may have originally been bestowed upon individuals of noble or royal birth who were expected to be loyal and steadfast to their ruling house.
One of the earliest known references to the name Mironda can be found in cuneiform tablets dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These ancient records, which were uncovered in the ruins of the city of Ur, mention a high-ranking official bearing this moniker. While the exact details of his life and duties have been lost to time, his name serves as a testament to the antiquity and enduring nature of Mironda.
During the height of the Babylonian Empire, around the 6th century BCE, the name Mironda appears to have gained significant prominence. A notable figure from this era was Mironda the Scribe, a learned individual who was revered for his expertise in transcribing and preserving ancient texts. His meticulous work contributed greatly to the preservation of Mesopotamian literature and mythology for future generations.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Mironda continued to be passed down through the ages. In the 2nd century CE, a renowned philosopher and theologian named Mironda of Alexandria made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. His writings on ethics and the nature of the divine have been studied and debated by scholars for centuries.
In the medieval period, a valiant knight known as Sir Mironda de Montfort gained renown for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. His exploits during the Crusades were celebrated in numerous ballads and epic poems, cementing his place in the annals of chivalric lore.
More recently, in the 19th century, a pioneering botanist named Mironda Delacroix made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of plant taxonomy. Her extensive research and meticulous documentation of flora from around the world led to the identification of numerous new species, many of which bear her name as a testament to her invaluable contributions.
These are but a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the name Mironda throughout history. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, this name has endured as a symbol of nobility, loyalty, and intellectual curiosity, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Mironda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mironda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mironda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mironda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 37 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mironda 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 9,263,631 US residents.
Is Mironda a common name?
We classify Mironda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mironda most popular?
The single biggest year for Mironda was 1971, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mironda is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mironda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mironda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mironda 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.
Is Mironda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mironda in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mironda can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Mironda?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.