Maureen
Peaked at #88 nationally in 1948, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1896, Maureen has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Maureen — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#88
in 1948
Current rank
#4969
in 2024
Years tracked
126
1896–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1896, Maureen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1948, ranking #88 nationally with 4,077 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3068 (2014) to #4969 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Maureen ranks #4969 nationally for girls, with 27 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,969 | 27 |
| 2023 | #4,097 | 36 |
| 2022 | #3,688 | 42 |
| 2021 | #4,914 | 27 |
| 2020 | #4,510 | 30 |
| 2019 | #3,255 | 49 |
| 2018 | #3,718 | 41 |
| 2017 | #3,466 | 45 |
Maureen — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1940
in 1963
Last ranked
#4430
in 1984
Years tracked
42
1933–1984
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1933, Maureen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1963, ranking #1940 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Maureen hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1984, when it stood at #4430.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | #4,430 | 9 |
| 1982 | #6,129 | 6 |
| 1980 | #5,304 | 7 |
| 1979 | #5,808 | 6 |
| 1978 | #4,867 | 7 |
| 1977 | #5,588 | 6 |
| 1975 | #4,624 | 7 |
| 1974 | #5,722 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Maureen most popular?
Maureen was most popular in 1948, when it ranked #88 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Maureen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Maureen?
At least 144,573 babies have been recorded with the name Maureen in the US since 1896, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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