Maurice Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOR-iss / /ˈmɔːrɪs/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: 'dark-skinned'; French: 'of Mars'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maurice has roots in the Latin name Mauritius, which is derived from 'Maurus', meaning 'dark-skinned'. It became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in France. The name is associated with Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr and military leader. Over time, it has been used in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in popularity.
Trend Summary
Maurice has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maurice
- Maury
International Variants
- Maurizio (Italian)
- Mauro (Spanish)
- Moris (Russian)
Famous people named Maurice
Maurice Ravel was a French composer known for his orchestral work 'Boléro'.
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator famous for his children's book 'Where the Wild Things Are'.
Maurice Richard was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, celebrated as one of the greatest players in NHL history.
Maurice Greene is an American former sprinter who won multiple Olympic gold medals in track and field.
Fictional characters named Maurice
Maurice is a character in the animated film 'Beauty and the Beast', known as Belle's father.
Maurice Moss is a character in the British television series 'The IT Crowd', portrayed as an eccentric IT technician.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maurice was first seen in the United States in 1880. Maurice has ranked as high as #243 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Maurice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maurice (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 25 | |
FL | 23 | |
MI | 19 | |
PA | 16 | |
TX | 13 | |
CA | 13 | |
IL | 12 | |
NC | 11 | |
OH | 10 | |
GA | 9 | |
WI | 7 | |
SC | 7 | |
VA | 7 | |
WA | 6 | |
IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 93 |
1881 | 72 |
1882 | 102 |
1883 | 89 |
1884 | 115 |
1885 | 96 |
1886 | 97 |
1887 | 88 |
1888 | 100 |
1889 | 109 |
1890 | 102 |
1891 | 117 |
1892 | 137 |
1893 | 149 |
1894 | 125 |
1895 | 136 |
1896 | 127 |
1897 | 117 |
1898 | 143 |
1899 | 117 |
1900 | 193 |
1901 | 160 |
1902 | 187 |
1903 | 182 |
1904 | 165 |
1905 | 202 |
1906 | 197 |
1907 | 208 |
1908 | 241 |
1909 | 245 |
1910 | 283 |
1911 | 397 |
1912 | 811 |
1913 | 994 |
1914 | 1,256 |
1915 | 1,440 |
1916 | 1,584 |
1917 | 1,554 |
1918 | 1,636 |
1919 | 1,474 |
1920 | 1,708 |
1921 | 1,743 |
1922 | 1,696 |
1923 | 1,711 |
1924 | 1,714 |
1925 | 1,586 |
1926 | 1,640 |
1927 | 1,493 |
1928 | 1,494 |
1929 | 1,376 |
1930 | 1,550 |
1931 | 1,496 |
1932 | 1,418 |
1933 | 1,310 |
1934 | 1,239 |
1935 | 1,234 |
1936 | 1,154 |
1937 | 1,069 |
1938 | 1,152 |
1939 | 1,016 |
1940 | 1,030 |
1941 | 1,026 |
1942 | 1,027 |
1943 | 1,105 |
1944 | 1,023 |
1945 | 913 |
1946 | 1,058 |
1947 | 1,140 |
1948 | 1,002 |
1949 | 1,153 |
1950 | 1,197 |
1951 | 1,121 |
1952 | 1,219 |
1953 | 1,229 |
1954 | 1,223 |
1955 | 1,221 |
1956 | 1,326 |
1957 | 1,392 |
1958 | 1,293 |
1959 | 1,362 |
1960 | 1,323 |
1961 | 1,442 |
1962 | 1,482 |
1963 | 1,489 |
1964 | 1,501 |
1965 | 1,419 |
1966 | 1,417 |
1967 | 1,527 |
1968 | 1,475 |
1969 | 1,569 |
1970 | 1,741 |
1971 | 1,698 |
1972 | 1,641 |
1973 | 1,439 |
1974 | 1,375 |
1975 | 1,384 |
1976 | 1,347 |
1977 | 1,440 |
1978 | 1,575 |
1979 | 1,594 |
1980 | 1,556 |
1981 | 1,641 |
1982 | 1,647 |
1983 | 1,684 |
1984 | 1,590 |
1985 | 1,559 |
1986 | 1,510 |
1987 | 1,473 |
1988 | 1,493 |
1989 | 1,421 |
1990 | 1,488 |
1991 | 1,301 |
1992 | 1,164 |
1993 | 1,112 |
1994 | 932 |
1995 | 888 |
1996 | 809 |
1997 | 827 |
1998 | 832 |
1999 | 734 |
2000 | 795 |
2001 | 717 |
2002 | 697 |
2003 | 757 |
2004 | 712 |
2005 | 661 |
2006 | 761 |
2007 | 707 |
2008 | 733 |
2009 | 638 |
2010 | 599 |
2011 | 579 |
2012 | 531 |
2013 | 505 |
2014 | 480 |
2015 | 435 |
2016 | 406 |
2017 | 396 |
2018 | 377 |
2019 | 329 |
2020 | 271 |
2021 | 287 |
2022 | 224 |
2023 | 226 |
2024 | 248 |