Maureen
ma(u)-reen
US Popularity:6380
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Star of the sea; Bitterness; Beloved; Wished for child
Maureen is a girl's name of Irish origin. It is an anglicized version of Máirín, a diminutive of Mary, which means "star of the sea," "bitterness," "beloved," and "wished for child." If you have Irish heritage or love the energy of the ocean, Maureen makes a great choice for your little one. Baby Maureen may be inspired to shine bright and go with the flow wherever life leads them.
Famous People Named Maureen
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Maureen McCormickActress
Maureen Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Maureen is currently #1423 on The Bump
Girl:Maureen is currently #650 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Maureen is currently #6380 in U.S. births
Girl:Maureen is currently #2517 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6380
in 2022
+ 2082
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Maureen
Behind the Name, Maureen, January 2019
Behind the Name, Máirín, June 2023
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
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