Will my child share the name Mairead with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Mairead per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mairead in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mairead becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mairead is rising: up 194 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #645 in 2000.

Is Mairead a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mairead is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mairead a popular baby name in the United States?

Mairead does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mairead

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Mairead is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mairead in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mairead

Mairead is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 203 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #645 in 2000 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mairead is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mairead in their class.