Feminine dossier · first seen 1967
Mairead
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2002
Peak births
59
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Mairead
How many people are named Mairead?
An estimated 1,374 living Americans are named Mairead.
How rare is Mairead?
Mairead is very rare among babies today, with 33 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 44.1% from its 2002 peak.
How old is the typical Mairead?
The median age of a living American named Mairead is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 29 years old.
Is Mairead still popular?
Yes. Mairead is holding steady, with 33 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Mairead most common?
Mairead has its strongest geographic signal in Massachusetts, where it appears 11.4× more often than the national baseline.
1967Peak 20022025
Peak year
2002
Decline from peak
44.1%
2025
33
All-time
1,402