Miriam Strasser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Miriam Strasser — beloved, wished-for
102K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Miriam Strasser is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Miriam is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Miryam (מִרְיָם), the original form of Mary. Sister of Moses and Aaron, she led the Israelites in song after crossing the Red Sea. The surname Strasser: Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189. Miriam is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 102K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Miriam reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Miriam

Meaning: beloved, wished-for

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Miryam (מִרְיָם), the original form of Mary. Sister of Moses and Aaron, she led the Israelites in song after crossing the Red Sea.

Surname: Strasser

English

Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Miriam is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Miriam by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Miriam Strasser

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Miriam Strasser:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Miriam?
The first name Miriam originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Miryam (מִרְיָם), the original form of Mary. Sister of Moses and Aaron, she led the Israelites in song after crossing the Red Sea.
When was Miriam most popular?
The name Miriam reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Strasser?
The surname Strasser originates from English. Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.
What are the origins of the name Miriam Strasser?
The name Miriam Strasser combines two different traditions: the first name Miriam has Hebrew roots, while the surname Strasser originates from English.
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