The nameMireille
Mireille is a French name born in a Provençal poem.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Mireille comes from the Provençal Mirèio, often linked to mirar, "to admire".
Origin
French, from Provençal.
History
Frédéric Mistral's poem Mirèio, published in 1859, and Gounod's opera Mireille made the name popular in France.
Famous people named Mireille
- Mireille Mathieu, singer
Popularity of the name Mireille
Mireille in the United States
Mireille was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 221 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Mireille. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Mireille in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Mireille in France
Mireille was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 35,210 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Mireille. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Mireille in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mireille mean?
Mireille comes from the Provençal Mirèio, often linked to mirar, "to admire".
What is the origin of the name Mireille?
French, from Provençal.
Is Mireille a girl's or a boy's name?
Mireille is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mireille?
In 2024, Mireille was the 8098th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 13 births.
What are the variants of the name Mireille?
Variants and related names of Mireille include Mirella.
Who are famous people named Mireille?
Mireille Mathieu, singer.