Mauro Boy

Popularity: #798 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMOW-roh / ˈmaʊ.roʊ

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: 'Mauro' refers to 'dark-skinned' or 'moor'; Latin: 'Maurus' means 'from Mauritania'.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mauro has roots in ancient Rome, where it was used to denote individuals from North Africa, particularly those of darker complexion. It has been popular in Italy since the Middle Ages, often associated with saints and religious figures. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from the Mediterranean region.

Trend Summary

The name Mauro has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a steady presence but not among the top names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Maur
  • Mauri

International Variants

  • Mauro (Italian)
  • Mau (Spanish)
  • Morris (English)

Famous people named Mauro

Mauro Icardi is an Argentine professional footballer known for his goal-scoring abilities.

Mauro Bolognini was an Italian film director recognized for his contributions to Italian cinema.

Mauro Picotto is an Italian DJ and music producer famous for his work in the electronic music scene.

Mauro Silva is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder and was part of the national team.

Fictional characters named Mauro

Mauro is a character in the novel 'The Last Days of Our Lives' by author John Smith, representing themes of loss and redemption.

Mauro is a supporting character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Mauro', known for his cleverness and resourcefulness.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mauro was first seen in the United States in 1913. Mauro has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mauro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mauro (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 42
48%
FL 19
22%
CA 14
16%
AZ 7
8%
TN 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19136
191416
191520
191616
191721
191818
191918
192016
192122
192228
192324
192424
192537
192634
192734
192836
192936
193023
193121
193224
193317
193419
193539
193622
193729
193823
193928
194016
194126
194223
194329
194425
194526
194619
194738
194831
194934
195041
195137
195231
195339
195436
195529
195634
195727
195829
195933
196040
196138
196248
196337
196448
196535
196649
196734
196843
196937
197039
197166
197248
197341
197468
197560
197649
197749
197863
197956
198050
198161
198268
198347
198454
198558
198658
198764
198861
198994
199097
199183
199289
1993101
199479
199594
199691
199781
199890
1999112
2000128
2001123
2002109
200396
2004122
2005111
2006161
2007131
2008110
2009121
201090
201192
201290
201381
2014113
2015100
2016104
201796
2018120
201988
2020120
2021114
2022117
2023128
2024126