Mauricio
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
23,818 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2008 Peak Popularity Year
829 Peak Births

Mauricio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Mauricio is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It evolved from the Latin 'Mauritius' through various forms. The name is associated with warmth and has notable historical roots, particularly in the context of saints. While it has no direct biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the Middle Ages and remains a well-regarded name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mauricio"

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Pronunciation

/mɔːˈrɪsi.oʊ/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Mauricio is derived from the Latin name 'Mauritius', which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It was originally a Roman family name.

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Meaning

dark-skinned, Moorish

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Language Evolution

Mauritius, Mauricius, Mauricio

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Historical Usage

Mauricio gained popularity in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of saints bearing the name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Maurice, Morris, Mauro

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Mauricio is seen as a classic yet modern name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.

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Famous People

Mauricio Macri, Argentine politician, Mauricio Pochettino, Argentine football manager, Mauricio de Sousa, Brazilian comic book writer

📊 Mauricio Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Mauricio Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 829 peak births in 2008

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 37 US states, with strongest presence in Texas

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mauricio"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Mauricio"

"Mauricio" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2563rd of 7545 163
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2101st of 6773 227
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1431st of 7552 567
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 741st of 10718 1,952
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 576th of 16616 4,612
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 405th of 24088 10,802
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 608th of 23106 5,479
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 25632nd of 27321 6

Regional Popularity of "Mauricio" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 46.49%
1100th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 44.88%
1056th/2353
68.97%
1067th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
61.56%
1371st/2227
51.77%
1258th/2430
34.03%
971st/2853
26.31%
730th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
31.12%
914th/2937
18.83%
656th/3483
19.90%
700th/3518
11.92%
482nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
23.04%
849th/3685
14.61%
654th/4475
11.86%
616th/5194
5.75%
363rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
12.40%
568th/4582
13.38%
691st/5164
5.69%
416th/7313
3.97%
296th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
22.29%
888th/3984
23.91%
1073rd/4487
7.89%
538th/6822
7.36%
462nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Mauricio" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Mauricio"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Mauricio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Mauricio" in the United States

The name Mauricio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mauricio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mauricio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2563rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2101st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1431st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 741st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 576th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 405th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 608th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Mauricio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Mauricio name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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