Find out how popular the first name Maurine has been for the last 47 years (from 1974 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maurine by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Maurine is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maurine.

The history of the first name Maurine

The name Maurine has its roots in the Latin word "Maurus," which means "dark" or "swarthy." This name was initially associated with the Moors, a group of Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for individuals with darker complexions.

The earliest recorded use of the name Maurine dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to gain popularity in certain regions of Europe and North America. It is believed that the name was derived from the French masculine name Maurice, which itself stems from the Latin name Mauritius.

In ancient Roman history, there was a notable figure named Mauritius who was a Christian martyr and saint from the 3rd century AD. He served as a leader in the Theban Legion, a Roman army unit composed primarily of Christian soldiers. Mauritius and his legion were executed for refusing to renounce their Christian faith, and he was later venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maurine was Maurine Dallas Watkins, an American playwright and screenwriter born in 1896. She is best known for her 1926 play "Chicago," which was later adapted into a successful Broadway musical and film.

Another notable Maurine was Maurine Whipple (1903-1992), an American novelist and short story writer. Her best-known work is the novel "The Giant Joshua" (1941), which explores the lives of Mormon settlers in the American West.

In the world of music, Maurine Stuart Brown (1926-2018) was an American operatic soprano who had a successful career performing with major opera companies in the United States and Europe during the mid-20th century.

Maurine Neuberger (1907-2000) was an American politician and author who served as a United States Senator from Oregon from 1960 to 1967. She was one of the few women to serve in the U.S. Senate at that time.

Finally, Maurine Dallas Sampson (1930-2015) was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions, including the original cast of the musical "West Side Story" in 1957.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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