Miracle
Girl name · #491 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Miracle? In official American birth records, Miracle has been tracked continuously since 1960, giving it 65 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 603 baby girls were named Miracle, placing it at #491 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #412, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,985 girls born in 2025 was named Miracle.
Babies named Miracle per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 65-year story
Miracle first appears in the Social Security records in 1960, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 875 girls were named Miracle — good for #372 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Miracle against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Miracle in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Miracle is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Miracle will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Miracle is most common
Geography matters for names, and Miracle is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Miracle is most common in SC (1.3 per 1,000), AL (1.2 per 1,000), AR (1.1 per 1,000), MS (1.1 per 1,000), LA (0.9 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Miracle is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Miracle
Statistically, parents drawn to Miracle tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Marlee, Macie, Elle, Annalise, and Giselle.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Miracle | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 603 | #490 |
| 2024 | 668 | #468 |
| 2023 | 725 | #426 |
| 2022 | 766 | #411 |
| 2021 | 789 | #403 |
| 2020 | 826 | #375 |
| 2019 | 868 | #366 |
| 2018 | 833 | #376 |
| 2017 | 850 | #366 |
| 2016 | 875 | #372 |
| 2015 | 778 | #412 |
| 2014 | 787 | #408 |
| 2013 | 717 | #426 |
| 2012 | 762 | #410 |
| 2011 | 606 | #489 |
| 2010 | 577 | #518 |
| 2009 | 677 | #457 |
| 2008 | 679 | #468 |
| 2007 | 716 | #448 |
| 2006 | 660 | #479 |
| 2005 | 663 | #459 |
| 2004 | 610 | #483 |
| 2003 | 600 | #486 |
| 2002 | 527 | #519 |
| 2001 | 524 | #515 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Miracle?
In official American birth records, the name Miracle first appeared in 1960 (over 65 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 65 years.
Is Miracle a popular girl name?
Miracle ranked #491 among girls in 2025 with 603 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #412.
When was the name Miracle most popular?
Miracle peaked in 2016, when 875 American girls received the name (ranked #372 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Miracle?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,985 newborn American girls was named Miracle. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.