US Popularity:13343
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Norse, Norwegian
Meaning:Little lively one; Bog, wetland
Mirren is a gender-neutral name with multiple potential origins and meanings. A variant of the Irish name Mirín, it can be a diminutive version of the word mear and mean “little lively one.” If you can already sense that you’re little one is going to be an exciting ball of energy throughout their life, this can be a perfect fit. Mirren can also have links to the Norwegian last name Myren and Old Norse word mýrr, meaning “bog” or “wetland.” If baby’s first home will be near the wetlands, or if you want them to have a strong connection to both water and land, Mirren can make for a great fit. If you’ve got a love for theater and film, Mirren can also connect baby to iconic actress Helen Mirren. With her decades of versatile roles, she can always inspire your little one to be a thespian in their own right.

How Popular Is The Name Mirren?

U.S. Births

Overall:Mirren is currently #13343 in U.S. births
Girl:Mirren is currently #7769 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#7769
in 2025
+ 1563
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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