NAME PROFILE
Maureen
Maureen is an Irish name meaning 'little Mary' or 'sea of bitterness.' It carries a sense of warmth and strength, evoking images of resilience and nurturing spirit. Those named Maureen are often seen as compassionate and supportive, with a deep connection to their roots.
Key Stats
| Total births | 144,604 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 20%IL — 20%TX — 19%MI — 19%
Notable People
Maureen O'Hara (Actress, *The Quiet Man*) · Maureen Dowd (Journalist, *The New York Times*) · Maureen McGovern (Singer, known for *The Morning After*) · Maureen Lipman (Actress, known for *Educating Rita*) · Maureen Stapleton (Actress, known for *Reds*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MoReenie
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