Milagro
Primarily a girl's name of Spanish origin with 1,828 recorded births. Also given to 32 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A city and canton in Guayas province, Ecuador.
Milagro is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin meaning 'miracle.' In Latin American Catholic tradition, milagro refers to divine miracles, and Nuestra Señora de los Milagros (Our Lady of Miracles) is venerated across the Spanish-speaking world. As a name, Milagro is a declaration of faith and wonder.
EtymologyShow more
Milagro first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1951. Arriving in the 1950s, Milagro appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Milagro climbed 2428 spots in the last 20 years — from #4783 to #2355.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 275 | #3118 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 344 | #4352 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 315 | #4466 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 264 | #4196 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 182 | #4665 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 159 | #4577 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 178 | #3248 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 111 | #3546 | — |
The Story of Milagro
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Milagro is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Milagro are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Milagro?
Only about 1 in every 46,154 babies born in 2024 was named Milagro — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1951, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 344 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Milagro by the numbers
- Would fill 38 school buses
- Meeting one Milagro per day would take 5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(74 years, 1951–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78 | #2355 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2837 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2984 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3595 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3819 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3763 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4307 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3527 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4323 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5407 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4078 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5436 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4093 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4433 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4157 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3995 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4148 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5189 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4430 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3784 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Milagro as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Milagro has also been given to 32 boys in the U.S. since 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1951–2024