Is Maurine a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Maurine is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Maurine?

MOR-een · IPA: //mɔːˈriːn//

Maurine Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOR-een //mɔːˈriːn//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: 'of the sea'; French: 'little Mary'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maurine is derived from the Latin name "Maurinus," which is a diminutive form of "Maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The Latin term "Maurus" itself is rooted in the ancient Greek word "Mauros," which referred to the inhabitants of Mauretania, a region in North Africa. This etymological lineage reflects the historical interactions between the Romans and the peoples of North Africa, with the name evolving through various linguistic transitions before entering the English lexicon.

The name Maurine was likely introduced to English-speaking populations through the influence of Latin during the Middle Ages, particularly as Latin was the language of the Church and scholarship in Europe at that time. Historically, the name Maurine gained traction in the 19th century, coinciding with a broader trend of adopting classical and Latin-derived names in English-speaking countries.

This period saw a revival of interest in names with historical and literary significance, and Maurine emerged as a feminine variant of Maurice, which has been borne by several saints and notable figures throughout history. The name Maurice itself has been associated with Saint Maurice, a 3rd-century Christian martyr and the patron saint of soldiers, whose legacy contributed to the name's enduring appeal.

Culturally, Maurine carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its historical roots. The name has been embraced in various literary works and artistic expressions, further embedding it within the cultural fabric.

The diminutive "Mau" may also be used affectionately, although it is less common. Overall, Maurine encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, linking its bearers to a rich tapestry of linguistic and historical narratives.

Famous people named Maurine

In this section, you will find notable people named Maurine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maurine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maurine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maurine Dallas Watkins is a playwright best known for Chicago and the original play on which it is based.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maurine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Marianne Marlene Mavis Megan Mira Mabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maurine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Maureen Marina Miriam Melanie Morine Marisol Mireille Marlene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maurine was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Maurine has ranked as high as #560 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Utah, Texas, California, Missouri, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Maurine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maurine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maurine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Maurine (1968)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maurine.

Year	Births
2020	6
2010	5
2005	7
2004	8
2002	8
1998	6
1997	7
1996	7
1995	5
1994	7
1993	7
1989	11
1988	7
1985	10
1984	8
1983	14
1982	12
1981	9
1980	9
1979	9
1978	8
1977	11
1976	8
1975	12
1974	17
1973	16
1972	16
1971	21
1970	15
1969	19
1968	24
1967	14
1966	25
1965	30
1964	33
1963	39
1962	31
1961	36
1960	41
1959	45
1958	34
1957	50
1956	46
1955	54
1954	46
1953	62
1952	69
1951	72
1950	76
1949	86
1948	76
1947	69
1946	96
1945	69
1944	96
1943	83
1942	93
1941	87
1940	91
1939	86
1938	110
1937	110
1936	106
1935	123
1934	119
1933	127
1932	144
1931	167
1930	204
1929	171
1928	197
1927	244
1926	240
1925	268
1924	265
1923	260
1922	256
1921	281
1920	266
1919	284
1918	302
1917	313
1916	275
1915	312
1914	246
1913	213
1912	161
1911	119
1910	122
1909	98
1908	99
1907	82
1906	100
1905	69
1904	58
1903	53
1902	39
1901	42
1900	48
1899	43
1898	35
1897	27
1896	17
1895	28
1894	10
1893	9
1892	10
1891	7
1890	6