Maureen

Maureen is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 27 girls in the United States.

Maureen at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔːɹiːn/

About the name Maureen

Maureen belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maureen first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #88 in 1948, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 144,245 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maureen in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#88 in 1948
Peak year
1957
Babies named Maureen in 2024
27
Total since 1880
144,245

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maureen mean?

The meaning of Maureen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maureen a boy or girl name?

Maureen is a girl name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maureen?

Maureen comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Maureen?

Maureen first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #88 in 1948, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Maureen?

Maureen is pronounced /ˈmɔːɹiːn/ (IPA).

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