Star of the sea; dark-skinned
Maurine is a variant of Maureen, which is the English transcription of the Irish name Máirín, a diminutive of Mary. It carries the traditional meanings associated with Mary, such as 'star of the sea' or 'bitterness', while also being linked to the Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.
Less common today
Maurine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,607 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Journalist and playwright who wrote the play 'Chicago'
United States Senator from Oregon
First wife of actor John Wayne
