Mauricio Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOW-ree-see-oh /maʊˈɹiːsi.oʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: 'dark-skinned'; Portuguese: 'of the Mauri'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mauricio has its roots in the Latin name Mauricius, which is derived from the word "maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." This etymology reflects the historical presence of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula, where the name gained traction. The transition from Latin to various Romance languages saw the name evolve into forms such as Maurizio in Italian and Mauricio in Spanish and Portuguese, ultimately making its way into English usage through these languages.
Historically, the name Mauricio has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr and the patron saint of soldiers, who is believed to have lived in the 3rd century. His veneration spread throughout Europe, particularly in the Middle Ages, leading to the name's adoption in various cultures.
The name appears in several historical texts and translations, including the Latin Vulgate Bible, where Saint Maurice is mentioned, thereby solidifying its significance in Christian tradition. Culturally, the name Mauricio has been associated with strength and valor, largely due to its connection with Saint Maurice and the military connotations of the term "Moorish." In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name has maintained a traditional resonance, often linked to familial and cultural heritage.
The diminutive form "Maury" has also emerged in various contexts, although it is less commonly used historically. Overall, the name Mauricio reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural associations that have contributed to its enduring presence.
Famous people named Mauricio
In this section, you will find notable people named Mauricio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mauricio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Mauricio Pochettino is a football manager best known for his time with Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Mauricio Macri is a businessman and former U.S. President best known for his presidency in Argentina.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mauricio was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Mauricio has ranked as high as #689 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Mauricio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mauricio 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 Mauricio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Mauricio (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 133 | |
| CA | 74 | |
| FL | 32 | |
| IL | 24 | |
| AZ | 24 | |
| NM | 14 | |
| WA | 12 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| KS | 7 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| AL | 6 | |
| MI | 6 |
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 Mauricio.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 442 |
| 2023 | 407 |
| 2022 | 428 |
| 2021 | 368 |
| 2020 | 425 |
| 2019 | 465 |
| 2018 | 455 |
| 2017 | 486 |
| 2016 | 501 |
| 2015 | 510 |
| 2014 | 483 |
| 2013 | 509 |
| 2012 | 576 |
| 2011 | 610 |
| 2010 | 634 |
| 2009 | 784 |
| 2008 | 829 |
| 2007 | 793 |
| 2006 | 809 |
| 2005 | 807 |
| 2004 | 755 |
| 2003 | 684 |
| 2002 | 776 |
| 2001 | 755 |
| 2000 | 605 |
| 1999 | 486 |
| 1998 | 471 |
| 1997 | 428 |
| 1996 | 432 |
| 1995 | 455 |
| 1994 | 380 |
| 1993 | 368 |
| 1992 | 410 |
| 1991 | 327 |
| 1990 | 335 |
| 1989 | 300 |
| 1988 | 256 |
| 1987 | 219 |
| 1986 | 204 |
| 1985 | 216 |
| 1984 | 172 |
| 1983 | 169 |
| 1982 | 180 |
| 1981 | 189 |
| 1980 | 168 |
| 1979 | 165 |
| 1978 | 137 |
| 1977 | 149 |
| 1976 | 144 |
| 1975 | 158 |
| 1974 | 155 |
| 1973 | 99 |
| 1972 | 138 |
| 1971 | 131 |
| 1970 | 106 |
| 1969 | 127 |
| 1968 | 76 |
| 1967 | 78 |
| 1966 | 62 |
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1964 | 72 |
| 1963 | 59 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |