Maree
Meaning: Gentle and melodic, Maree carries a distinctive character within Australian naming
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #163
Total births: 2,933
History: Maree peaked in the 1970s as a distinctly Australian spelling of Marie. The spelling is rarely found outside Australia. Maree represents Australian women who carry a uniquely local version of a universal name.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1971) | #96 |
| Babies named Maree in 1971 | 97 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,933 |
| Peak year | 1958 (187 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #51 |
| Years in records | 1952–1971 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Maree
What does the name Maree mean?
Maree means “Gentle and melodic, Maree carries a distinctive character within Australian naming”.
How popular is Maree in Australia?
Maree ranked #96 in Australia in 1971 — given to 97 babies that year.
When was Maree most popular?
Maree peaked in 1958 with 187 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Maree a boy or girl name?
Maree is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Marees in registered births are female.
Is the name Maree rising or falling in popularity?
Maree has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #72 in 1966 to #96 in 1971.
How long has Maree been recorded in Australia?
Maree appears in birth records in Australia across 20 years — from 1952 through 1971.