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How Many People Are Named Maureen?
Estimated people named Maureen living in the U.S. today
98,990
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 144,573
- Peak year: 1957 (4,605 births)
- Estimated living today: 98,990
Maureen by age group — who carries the name today?
Maureen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Maureen
Maureen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 144,573 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 98,990 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,453 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Maureens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Maureen in the US?
An estimated 98,990 people named Maureen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Maureen rare — about 1 in 3,453 Americans.
Is Maureen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Maureen is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Maureen most popular?
Maureen peaked in 1957, when 4,605 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Maureen?
Maureen ranks #530 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).