Maureen

Q: What is the origin of Maureen?

Maureen is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Maureen?

According to the latest SSA data, Maureen is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Maureen a boy name?

Maureen is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Star of the Sea"

Maureen is an Irish form associated with Mary, historically linked to devotional interpretations of Mary’s epithet.

Themes:irishmarydevotiontraditional

Celestial Cosmic Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Maureen

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Maureen did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Maureen Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Maureen.

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Mauie

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Maur

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mauy

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maur

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mie

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reen

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eeny

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maureen

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Maureen mean?

Maureen means "Star of the Sea". Maureen is an Irish form associated with Mary, historically linked to devotional interpretations of Mary’s epithet.

What is the origin of Maureen?

Maureen is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Maureen?

According to the latest SSA data, Maureen is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Maureen a boy name?

Maureen is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Maureen?

Popular nicknames for Maureen include Mauie, Maur, mauy, maur, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Maureen?

There are many names similar to Maureen in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Latin

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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