Maureen
Anglicized from Irish Máirín, diminutive of Máire, an Irish equivalent of Mary.
Every Maureen since 1896 — 144,604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maureen
Maureen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,424 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 144,604 American babies have been named Maureen. Its peak came in 1957, when 4,606 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maureen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maureen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,424 | — | — |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,986 | — | — |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,100 | — | — |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,690 | — | — |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,916 | — | — |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,511 | — | — |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,258 | — | — |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,718 | — | — |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,466 | — | — |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,754 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,638 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,068 | — | — |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,617 | — | — |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,073 | — | — |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,826 | — | — |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,607 | — | — |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,877 | — | — |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,743 | — | — |
| 2007 | 58 | #3,037 | — | — |
| 2006 | 112 | #1,830 | — | — |
| 2005 | 88 | #2,114 | — | — |
| 2004 | 105 | #1,817 | — | — |
| 2003 | 126 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,543 | — | — |
| 2001 | 133 | #1,426 | — | — |
| 2000 | 162 | #1,228 | — | — |
| 1995 | 257 | #777 | — | — |
| 1990 | 491 | #497 | — | — |
| 1985 | 672 | #350 | — | — |
| 1980 | 881 | #280 | 7 | #5,304 |
| 1975 | 877 | #277 | 7 | #4,625 |
| 1970 | 1,789 | #182 | — | — |
| 1965 | 3,481 | #107 | 6 | #3,792 |
| 1960 | 4,520 | #106 | 9 | #3,005 |
| 1955 | 4,339 | #100 | 5 | #4,202 |
| 1950 | 4,070 | #89 | 7 | #3,223 |
| 1945 | 2,674 | #105 | 8 | #2,688 |
| 1940 | 1,810 | #135 | 9 | #2,608 |
| 1935 | 1,230 | #162 | — | — |
| 1930 | 532 | #281 | — | — |
| 1925 | 157 | #574 | — | — |
| 1920 | 107 | #704 | — | — |
| 1915 | 114 | #613 | — | — |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,252 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,644 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Maureen
- Maureen O'Hara Actor · 1920–2015
- Maureen O'Sullivan Actor · 1911–1998
- Maureen Stapleton Actor · 1925–2006
- Maureen Connolly Tennis player · 1934–1969
- Maureen Forrester Actor · 1930–2010
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maureen mean?
Anglicized from Irish Máirín, diminutive of Máire, an Irish equivalent of Mary.
How popular is the name Maureen in 2025?
Maureen ranked #4,424 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maureen?
144,604 babies have been named Maureen in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maureen most popular?
Maureen peaked in 1957, when 4,606 newborns received the name.
Is Maureen a boy or girl name?
Maureen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maureen rising or falling?
Maureen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maureen?
Well-known people named Maureen include Maureen O'Hara (actor), Maureen O'Sullivan (actor), Maureen Stapleton (actor).