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Maurine

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Pronounced maw-REEN /mɔːˈriːn/Medium

Meaning: Maurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish pet form of Mary (Mhairi/Maire), ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. A vintage mid-century favourite.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage sweetheart: Maurine is a form of Maureen, an Irish diminutive of Mary (said 'maw-REEN').
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Origin MediumIrish, English
MeaningMaurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish pet form of Mary (Mhairi/Maire), ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. A vintage mid-century favourite.
U.S. rank (2020)#14503 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718902020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish diminutive of Mary (from the Hebrew Miriam). It reads vintage and gentle, a mid-century staple. A soft sound (said 'maw-REEN').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Maurine spells Maureen, the Irish pet form of Mary - a name that peaked mid-century and carries a soft, nostalgic charm.
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Maurine — Maureen / Mary diminutive; Irish

Variations

MaureenMaureneMoreen

Nicknames

MoReenie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maurine mean?

Maurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish pet form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam.

How do you pronounce Maurine?

It's said maw-REEN /mɔːˈriːn/ — 2 syllables.

Is Maurine a boy or girl name?

Here Maurine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maurine?

Maurine is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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