UK name, mostly girls
Miracle
A wondrous, marvelous, or astonishing event or occurrence.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 161 boys.
Miracle is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Miracle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #980, with 36 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 36 births.
This profile covers 377 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Miracle is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 375 living people in the UK are called Miracle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Miracle ranked #980 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 36 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 36 girls were registered as Miracle.
- • Miracle is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 375 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miracle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 70.1% of Miracle registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#980
2024
Births in 2024
36
Latest year
Peak year
2024
36 births
Estimated living
375
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Miracle
In England and Wales birth records, Miracle has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 29.9% of registrations are for boys and 70.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Miracle registered for boys
- Ranked #1,053 in 2024
- 28 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (28 births)
Miracle registered for girls
- Ranked #980 in 2024
- 36 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (36 births)
Meaning
What does Miracle mean?
The name Miracle has its origins in the English language and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Latin word "miraculum," which means a marvelous event or wonder. The name is associated with a powerful and divine event or occurrence that is considered extraordinary or impossible by natural means.
In the Christian tradition, miracles are seen as acts of God that transcend the laws of nature. The Bible contains numerous accounts of miracles performed by Jesus Christ and his disciples, such as healing the sick, walking on water, and raising the dead. The name Miracle may have been bestowed upon children as a symbol of faith or a testament to a miraculous event surrounding their birth or life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miracle dates back to the late 16th century in England. In 1593, a woman named Miracle Fletcher was baptized in the parish of St. Giles Cripplegate, London. The name was likely chosen to celebrate a miraculous event or as a reflection of religious devotion.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Miracle. One of the most famous was Miracle Milton, an English actress and dancer who lived from 1837 to 1916. She was a prominent figure in the Victorian era and performed in various theatrical productions and music halls.
Another well-known figure was Miracle Whittington, an American civil rights activist who lived from 1899 to 1992. She played a significant role in the African-American civil rights movement and worked alongside prominent leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
In the realm of literature, Miracle Saunders was an English poet and writer who lived from 1924 to 2008. She gained recognition for her poetic works and contributed to the development of modern English literature.
Miracle Jackson, born in 1947, was an American artist and sculptor known for her innovative use of materials and exploration of themes related to identity and cultural heritage. Her works have been exhibited in several prestigious galleries and museums.
Lastly, Miracle Thompson, a British athlete born in 1985, made a name for herself in the world of track and field. She represented Great Britain in various international competitions and won several medals, including a gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2012 London Olympics.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore the name Miracle, a name that continues to evoke a sense of wonder and the extraordinary.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Miracle over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Miracle in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Miracle, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 36 births in 2024, compared with 36 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miracle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miracle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1234 | 138 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1814 | 163 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2662 | 76 | 9 |
Related
Names similar to Miracle
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Miracle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Miracle in the UK right now?
In 2024, Miracle was ranked #980 for girls in England and Wales, with 36 births registered.
When was Miracle most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 36 babies registered as Miracle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Miracle?
A wondrous, marvelous, or astonishing event or occurrence.
How many people are called Miracle in the UK?
A total of 377 babies have been registered as Miracle across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.