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Mirren

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Pronounced MEER-in /ˈmɪr.ɪn/High

Meaning: Variously a Scottish name (linked to Saint Mirren) and Miren, a Basque form of Mary ('star of the sea; beloved'); also an English surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Star of the sea: Mirren is a Scottish form of Marion/Miren. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish, Basque
MeaningVariously a Scottish name (linked to Saint Mirren) and Miren, a Basque form of Mary ('star of the sea; beloved'); also an English surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7769 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mirren comes variously from a Scottish name (linked to Saint Mirren) and Miren, a Basque form of Mary ('star of the sea; beloved'); also an English surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MEER-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name. Rare, star-of-the-sea at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mirren is variously a Scottish name (linked to Saint Mirren) and Miren, a Basque form of Mary ('star of the sea') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEER-in').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Mirren — routes layered

Variations

MirenMyrrenMirrin

Nicknames

Mira

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If you like Mirren…

Marion— a source-linked name
Mira— a short kin form
Erin— a sound-neighbor -rin girls' name
Carsen— echoes that soft -en sound
Karsen— shares Mirren's Scottish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirren mean?

Mirren is variously a Scottish name (Saint Mirren) and Miren, a Basque form of Mary ('star of the sea'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mirren?

It's said MEER-in /ˈmɪr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mirren a boy or girl name?

Mirren is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirren?

Mirren is a very rare name in the U.S.

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