—2024 rank
1957peak year
144,204babies named Maureen since 1880
▼ 45%5-year trend
Maureen popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Maureen mean?
An Anglicized form of Irish Mairin, a diminutive of Maire (Mary). It became a favorite among Irish-American families in the early 20th century.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Maureen
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Famous Maureens
- Maureen O'Hara, actress
- Maureen Stapleton, actress
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