Maury Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAW-ree //ˈmɔːri//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: 'dark-skinned'; English: diminutive of Maurice
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maury is derived from the Latin name "Mauritius," which means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." This Latin form itself is rooted in the earlier Roman name "Maurus," which referred to the inhabitants of Mauretania, a region in North Africa. The name transitioned into Old French as "Maurice" before evolving into its modern English variant, Maury.
The adoption of the name into English can be traced back to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin names were introduced into the English language through the influence of Norman French. Historically, the name Mauritius was borne by several notable figures, including Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr and military leader who is believed to have died in the 3rd century.
His veneration in the Christian tradition contributed to the name's spread throughout Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. The name became popular among various European monarchs, notably in France, where it was often associated with nobility.
The name's prominence was further solidified through its appearance in significant literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, where the name Maurice is sometimes referenced in relation to biblical figures. Culturally, the name Maury carries connotations of strength and resilience, often linked to the historical figures who bore it.
In various traditions, it has been associated with leadership and valor, reflecting the characteristics attributed to Saint Maurice. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Maurice," which have been used in different cultures, maintaining a connection to its original meaning and significance.
Overall, the name Maury encapsulates a rich historical and cultural legacy that has endured through centuries.
Famous people named Maury
In this section, you will find notable people named Maury. 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 Maury who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Maury Povich is a television personality best known for The Maury Show, A Current Affair, and his work in local news.
Fictional characters named Maury
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Maury Povich is a fictional character from the television show Maury. He is the host known for his controversial paternity tests and relationship discussions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maury was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Maury has ranked as high as #1809 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Maury has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maury 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 Maury 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 Maury.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| 2005 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 2001 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 18 | 5 |
| 1995 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 1994 | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| 1993 | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| 1992 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 1989 | 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 1988 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1985 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1984 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1983 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1982 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| 1981 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1980 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 1979 | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| 1978 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1977 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1976 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1975 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1974 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 1973 | 33 | 26 | 7 |
| 1972 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1971 | 34 | 28 | 6 |
| 1970 | 51 | 42 | 9 |
| 1969 | 42 | 35 | 7 |
| 1968 | 40 | 35 | 5 |
| 1967 | 66 | 61 | 5 |
| 1966 | 87 | 79 | 8 |
| 1965 | 68 | 60 | 8 |
| 1964 | 89 | 83 | 6 |
| 1963 | 99 | 86 | 13 |
| 1962 | 87 | 76 | 11 |
| 1961 | 63 | 56 | 7 |
| 1960 | 61 | 52 | 9 |
| 1959 | 51 | 46 | 5 |
| 1958 | 49 | 42 | 7 |
| 1957 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1956 | 46 | 33 | 13 |
| 1955 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1954 | 49 | 40 | 9 |
| 1953 | 37 | 28 | 9 |
| 1952 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1951 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1950 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1949 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1948 | 37 | 29 | 8 |
| 1947 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1946 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1945 | 29 | 24 | 5 |
| 1944 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1943 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1942 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1941 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1940 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 1939 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1938 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1937 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1936 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1934 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1933 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1932 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1930 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1929 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1927 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1926 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1925 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1923 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1922 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1921 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1920 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1919 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1918 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1917 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1915 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1913 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1912 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1889 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Maury (2001)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |