Mairead
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Name Of A Saint
- Origin
- Irish
Mairead Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,369 baby girls have been named Mairead. The name peaked in 2002 with 59 US births that year (rank #2627). In 2024, ranked #6287 nationally — 3,660 places below its 2002 peak.
Top States for Mairead
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mairead births are: New York (255), Massachusetts (166), New Jersey (47).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Mairead
If you like Mairead's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mairead's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Mairead
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Compare Mairead to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mairead against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).