Marice Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-REES //məˈriːs//
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: 'of Mars'; French: 'little warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marice has its roots in the Latin name 'Mauritius,' which means 'dark-skinned' or 'moorish.' This Latin form evolved into various derivatives as it passed through different languages and cultures. In the early Christian context, 'Mauritius' became associated with Saint Maurice, a 3rd-century Christian martyr and the patron saint of soldiers, who was venerated in the Roman Empire.
His legacy contributed to the name's spread across Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages, as it was adopted in various forms in different languages, including the Old French 'Maurice.' This Old French variant eventually made its way into English usage, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which facilitated the introduction of many French names into the English lexicon. Throughout history, the name Marice and its variants have been borne by notable figures, including several saints and monarchs.
The most prominent among them is Saint Maurice, whose feast day is celebrated on September 22. His story was popularized in various hagiographies and artistic representations during the medieval period, reinforcing the name's significance in Christian tradition.
In addition, the name appeared in literature and historical texts, contributing to its endurance over the centuries. The name's association with nobility and military valor, particularly through figures like Saint Maurice, helped solidify its cultural resonance in various European societies.
In terms of cultural significance, Marice embodies themes of strength and resilience, often linked to the valor of its namesakes. The name has been used in various forms across cultures, with diminutive forms such as 'Maury' or 'Morris' emerging in different contexts.
These variations reflect the adaptability of the name while maintaining its core associations with heritage and valor. Overall, Marice represents a blend of linguistic evolution and historical depth, illustrating how names can carry profound meanings across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marice was first seen in the United States in 1919.
Marice has ranked as high as #3467 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Illinois, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Marice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marice.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 1991 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 1990 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1989 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1988 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1987 | 32 | 25 | 7 |
| 1986 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 1985 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1984 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1983 | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| 1982 | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| 1981 | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| 1980 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| 1979 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1978 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1977 | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| 1976 | 30 | 25 | 5 |
| 1975 | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| 1974 | 35 | 24 | 11 |
| 1973 | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| 1972 | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| 1971 | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| 1970 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 1969 | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| 1968 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 1967 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| 1966 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1965 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1964 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 1963 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1962 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1961 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1958 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 1957 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1956 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1954 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1953 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1952 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1951 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1950 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1949 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1948 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1947 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1944 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1937 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1936 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1933 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1932 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 1930 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1928 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1925 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1924 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1922 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1921 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1920 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| 1919 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Marice (1972)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |