Girl nameCurrently #6,287 in the USSteady
Mairead
//ˈmeɪɹɛ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20027 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mairead's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mairead's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mairead |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Mairead through the decades
- Mairead peaked in 2002, when 59 babies were named Mairead in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mairead has fallen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mairead currently ranks #6,287 in the US and is holding steady.