How Many People Are Named Maire?

Complete statistics for the name Maire: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maire
Very Rare
Irish

Maire, a very rare female name, is held by only 714 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 462,348 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1997 with 26 births, but it's still a modern choice with a slowly declining trend.

~656
Living in US
1 in 505,258
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish noblewoman
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Noble Dignified Gracious Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,936
Worldwide Bearers
#36,557
Global Rank
🇫🇮 Finland
8,669
🇮🇪 Ireland
3,159
🇪🇪 Estonia
2,280
🇺🇸 United States
1,109
🇬🇧 England
649
🇵🇫 French Polynesia
611
🇸🇪 Sweden
599
🇻🇪 Venezuela
566
🇧🇷 Brazil
544
🇨🇩 DR Congo
336

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
714 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
309
Would be under 30 (34%)
287
Would be 30–60 (31%)
318
Would be over 60 (35%)

All 914 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
73
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maire Through the Generations

Maire has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1997 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 714 people named Maire living in the United States, indicating a name that's been around long enough to establish a small but dedicated group of bearers. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 34% under 30, 31% between 30 and 60, and 35% over 60, suggesting it's a name that resonates across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Maire

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maire's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Maire

How Many People Have the Name Maire?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 656 people in the United States currently share the name Maire. That works out to roughly 1 in every 505,258 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maire a Common or Rare Name?

Maire is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maire Mean?

Maire means "Irish noblewoman" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maire in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maire Most Popular?

The name Maire reached peak popularity in 1997, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maire?

Approximately 656 people named Maire live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 656. That works out to roughly 1 in 505,258 Americans.

Is Maire a rare name?

Maire is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 505,258 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maire mean?

Maire means "Irish noblewoman" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Maire more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maire are male and 100% are female.

When was Maire most popular?

Maire peaked in 1997 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US656
All-Time Births656
1 in X1 in 505,258
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1997
World Rank#36,557
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.