Mauricio Boy

Popularity: #566 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

We also feature individuals named Mauricio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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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.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mauricio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mauricio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #763 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 413 413 0
2024 442 442 0
2023 407 407 0
2022 428 428 0
2021 369 369 0
2020 425 425 0
2019 465 465 0
2018 455 455 0
2017 486 486 0
2016 502 502 0
2015 510 510 0
2014 483 483 0
2013 509 509 0
2012 576 576 0
2011 610 610 0
2010 634 634 0
2009 784 784 0
2008 829 829 0
2007 793 793 0
2006 809 809 0
2005 807 807 0
2004 755 755 0
2003 684 684 0
2002 776 776 0
2001 755 755 0
2000 605 605 0
1999 486 486 0
1998 471 471 0
1997 428 428 0
1996 432 432 0
1995 455 455 0
1994 380 380 0
1993 368 368 0
1992 416 410 6
1991 327 327 0
1990 335 335 0
1989 300 300 0
1988 256 256 0
1987 219 219 0
1986 204 204 0
1985 216 216 0
1984 171 171 0
1983 169 169 0
1982 180 180 0
1981 189 189 0
1980 168 168 0
1979 164 164 0
1978 137 137 0
1977 149 149 0
1976 144 144 0
1975 158 158 0
1974 155 155 0
1973 99 99 0
1972 138 138 0
1971 131 131 0
1970 106 106 0
1969 127 127 0
1968 76 76 0
1967 78 78 0
1966 62 62 0
1965 59 59 0
1964 72 72 0
1963 59 59 0
1962 49 49 0
1961 46 46 0
1960 47 47 0
1959 32 32 0
1958 36 36 0
1957 23 23 0
1956 31 31 0
1955 17 17 0
1954 25 25 0
1953 18 18 0
1952 24 24 0
1951 12 12 0
1950 20 20 0
1949 19 19 0
1948 13 13 0
1947 10 10 0
1946 14 14 0
1945 12 12 0
1944 10 10 0
1943 17 17 0
1942 14 14 0
1941 15 15 0
1940 15 15 0
1939 18 18 0
1938 20 20 0
1937 17 17 0
1936 9 9 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 5 5 0
1933 11 11 0
1932 9 9 0
1931 14 14 0
1930 11 11 0
1929 10 10 0
1928 11 11 0
1927 13 13 0
1926 16 16 0
1925 14 14 0
1924 14 14 0
1923 8 8 0
1922 14 14 0
1921 11 11 0
1920 12 12 0
1919 5 5 0
1918 13 13 0
1917 11 11 0
1916 12 12 0
1915 6 6 0
1914 7 7 0
1913 7 7 0
1888 5 5 0
1885 5 5 0

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. 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
TX 133
33%
CA 74
18%
FL 32
8%
IL 24
6%
AZ 24
6%
NM 14
3%
WA 12
3%
CO 11
3%
NC 10
2%
NY 9
2%
KS 7
2%
TN 7
2%
OH 6
1%
IN 6
1%
AL 6
1%
MI 6
1%
WI 5
1%
GA 5
1%
OK 5
1%
OR 5
1%