Star of the sea or bitter
An Anglicized form of the Irish name Máirín, which is a diminutive of Mary. It carries the traditional meanings associated with Mary, including 'star of the sea' or 'bitterness', and was highly popular in the mid-20th century.
About 32 girls were named Maureen in 2025.
Golden Age Hollywood actress known for Miracle on 34th Street
Actress who played Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times
Character in the musical Rent · Rent
World No. 1 tennis player and first woman to win a Grand Slam
Academy Award-winning actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Maureen — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
