How Many People Are Named Maree?

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

Maree
Very Rare
Irish

Maree, a very rare female name, is held by only 595 people in the US, making up just 1 in 554,728 Americans. The majority of those named Maree are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~517
Living in US
1 in 641,101
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning 'bitter'
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,909
Worldwide Bearers
#34,107
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
12,256
🇳🇿 New Zealand
5,536
🇺🇸 United States
1,396
🇬🇧 England
606
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
525
🇿🇦 South Africa
472
🇮🇳 India
434
🇹🇭 Thailand
336
🇪🇬 Egypt
239
🇬🇧 Scotland
220

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
595 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
162
Would be under 30 (15%)
259
Would be 30–60 (25%)
628
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 1,049 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
94
Modern Appeal
6
International
98

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

📜 Maree Through the Generations

Maree peaked in popularity in 1918 with 26 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Maree is 71, with a significant portion of the population over 60. This trend suggests that Maree is predominantly associated with older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.

⭐ Famous People Named Maree

Maree is a given name and surname. It may be used as a variant of Marie. It may refer to:Given nameMaree Ackehurst, Australian actress Ann-Maree Biggar, Australian television presenter Maree Bowden, New Zealand netball player Adrienne Maree Brown, American writer and activist Maree Cheatham, American actress Maree Clarke, Australian artist Maree Davenport, Australian politician Maree Edwards, Australian politician Maree Edwards, New Zealand rugby union player Maree Fish, Australian field hockey player Maree Fitzgibbon, New Zealand rugby union player Maree Gleeson, Australian immunologist Maree…

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✨ Similar Names to Maree

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maree's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Maree

How Many People Have the Name Maree?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 517 people in the United States currently share the name Maree. That works out to roughly 1 in every 641,101 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maree a Common or Rare Name?

Maree 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 Maree Mean?

Maree means "Irish origin, meaning 'bitter'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Maree Most Popular?

The name Maree reached peak popularity in 1918, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Maree?

Approximately 517 people named Maree live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 517. That works out to roughly 1 in 641,101 Americans.

Is Maree a rare name?

Maree is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 641,101 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maree mean?

Maree means "Irish origin, meaning 'bitter'" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Maree more male or female?

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

When was Maree most popular?

Maree peaked in 1918 with 26 births that year. Current trend: 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 US517
All-Time Births517
1 in X1 in 641,101
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1918
World Rank#34,107
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.