Girl
Maureen
great, star of the sea
About Maureen
Classic dignity and timeless grace distinguish Maureen, a name with vintage charm experiencing renewed appreciation. This choice offers substance and heritage, connecting to Irish roots while feeling perfectly at home in contemporary contexts. Maureen conveys maturity and respectability without feeling stuffy or outdated—rather, it possesses sophisticated simplicity that transcends trends. The name suggests someone reliable, warm, and genuine, with depth of character and quiet strength. Its traditional nature means Maureen works seamlessly across generations, honoring family connections while standing proudly on its own merits. The name's soft sounds create gentle musicality, while its established presence ensures correct pronunciation and spelling. Maureen appeals to parents valuing substance over flash, tradition over trendiness. Nickname options like Mo or Reen add versatility.
Popularity of the Name Maureen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | #915 | |||
| 1911 | #848 | |||
| 1912 | #791 | |||
| 1913 | #706 | #139 | ||
| 1914 | #744 | #123 | ||
| 1915 | #613 | #124 | ||
| 1916 | #713 | #148 | ||
| 1917 | #727 | #139 | ||
| 1918 | #676 | #130 | ||
| 1919 | #719 | #117 | ||
| 1920 | #704 | #124 | ||
| 1921 | #597 | #103 | ||
| 1922 | #638 | #107 | ||
| 1923 | #521 | #75 | ||
| 1924 | #513 | #57 | ||
| 1925 | #574 | #53 | ||
| 1926 | #456 | #58 | ||
| 1927 | #440 | #53 | ||
| 1928 | #399 | #33 | ||
| 1929 | #382 | #24 | ||
| 1930 | #281 | #24 | ||
| 1931 | #225 | #18 | ||
| 1932 | #204 | #12 | ||
| 1933 | #170 | #12 | ||
| 1934 | #171 | #11 | ||
| 1935 | #162 | #9 | ||
| 1936 | #155 | #13 | ||
| 1937 | #155 | #13 | ||
| 1938 | #144 | #13 | ||
| 1939 | #146 | #15 | ||
| 1940 | #135 | #12 | ||
| 1941 | #129 | #12 | ||
| 1942 | #102 | #14 | ||
| 1943 | #105 | #12 | ||
| 1944 | #107 | #18 | ||
| 1945 | #105 | #22 | ||
| 1946 | #95 | #22 | ||
| 1947 | #98 | #22 | ||
| 1948 | #88 | #28 | ||
| 1949 | #89 | #27 | ||
| 1950 | #89 | #31 | ||
| 1951 | #93 | #35 | ||
| 1952 | #94 | #46 | ||
| 1953 | #92 | #40 | ||
| 1954 | #97 | #42 | ||
| 1955 | #100 | #46 | ||
| 1956 | #102 | #54 | ||
| 1957 | #103 | #50 | ||
| 1958 | #110 | #73 | ||
| 1959 | #106 | #83 | ||
| 1960 | #106 | #91 | ||
| 1961 | #104 | #94 | ||
| 1962 | #108 | #93 | ||
| 1963 | #108 | #98 | ||
| 1964 | #107 | #97 | #92 | |
| 1965 | #107 | #110 | #112 | |
| 1966 | #119 | #153 | #127 | |
| 1967 | #129 | #141 | #108 | |
| 1968 | #148 | #153 | #132 | |
| 1969 | #161 | #226 | #123 | |
| 1970 | #182 | #199 | #117 | |
| 1971 | #203 | #181 | #129 | |
| 1972 | #237 | #238 | #149 | |
| 1973 | #247 | #344 | #122 | |
| 1974 | #253 | #317 | #148 | |
| 1975 | #277 | #270 | #128 | |
| 1976 | #284 | #127 | ||
| 1977 | #287 | #245 | #139 | |
| 1978 | #299 | #149 | ||
| 1979 | #276 | #153 | ||
| 1980 | #280 | #167 | ||
| 1981 | #293 | #164 | ||
| 1982 | #270 | #175 | ||
| 1983 | #280 | #166 | ||
| 1984 | #326 | #175 | ||
| 1985 | #350 | #206 | ||
| 1986 | #374 | #183 | ||
| 1987 | #408 | #208 | ||
| 1988 | #405 | #202 | ||
| 1989 | #485 | #254 | ||
| 1990 | #496 | #218 | ||
| 1991 | #530 | #349 | #269 | #608 |
| 1992 | #593 | #215 | #836 | |
| 1993 | #680 | #229 | #693 | |
| 1994 | #689 | #251 | #825 | |
| 1995 | #776 | #376 | ||
| 1996 | #856 | #414 | ||
| 1997 | #941 | #555 | #998 | |
| 1998 | #469 | |||
| 1999 | #599 | |||
| 2000 | #448 | |||
| 2002 | #432 | |||
| 2003 | #537 | |||
| 2004 | #645 | |||
| 2006 | #603 | |||
| 2007 | #985 | |||
| 2008 | #821 | |||
| 2013 | #818 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Maureen
- Maurene
- Moreen
- Maura
- Mauren
Names Similar to Maureen
Nicknames for Maureen
- Moe
- Maury
- Mo
- Reenie
Famous People Named Maureen
| Maureen O'Hara | Irish-American actress |
| Maureen McCormick | American actress - played Marcia Brady on "The Brady Bunch" |
| Maureen Lipman | British actress and author |
| Maureen Dowd | American journalist and columnist |
| Maureen Flannigan | American actress |
| Maureen Connolly | American tennis player |
| Maureen McGovern | American singer |
| Maureen Reagan | American political activist |
| Maureen Starkey Tigrett | Former wife of Ringo Starr |
| Maureen Johnson | American author |
| Maureen Nolan | Irish singer and actress |
| Maureen Forrester | Canadian operatic contralto |
| Maureen Gardner | British high jumper |
| Maureen Foot | New Zealand politician |
| Maureen Teefy | American actress |
| Maureen Osborne | Australian politician |
| Maureen Wroblewitz | Filipino-German model |
| Maureen Bunyan | American news anchor |
| Maureen Tucker | American politician |
Characters Named Maureen
| Maureen Ponderosa | Character in the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" |
| Maureen Grube | Character in the TV show "The Simpsons" |
| Maureen Cartwright | Character in the video game "Silent Hill" |
| Maureen Robinson | Character in the book "The Long Earth" |
| Maureen Johnson | Character in the book "The Name of the Star" |
| Maureen Ashby | Character in the TV show "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Maureen "Mo" DeLauney | Character in the book "Speak" |
| Maureen Cutler | Character in the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Maureen Prescott | Character in the book "A Bend in the Road" |
| Maureen Donovan | Character in the TV show "Blue Bloods" |
| Maureen Doherty | Character in the TV show "Cold Case" |
| Maureen "Mose" Mosley | Character in the book "Bee Season" |
| Maureen Harper | Character in the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Maureen Tyler | Character in the book "Firefly Lane" |
| Maureen Cahill | Character in the TV show "Psych" |
| Maureen Hinchcliffe | Character in the TV show "Call the Midwife" |