Mauro Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mauro is a name of Latin origin meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It evolved from the Latin 'Maurus' through various forms in different languages. The name has historical significance and gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain. It is not related to biblical texts. Today, Mauro is seen as a classic name, associated with notable figures in sports and literature.
The name Mauro is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mauro has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Mauro' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1657th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1358th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1301st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1186th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1211th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1352nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1567th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Mauro' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mauro"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaʊroʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Mauro is derived from the Latin name 'Maurus', which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It was originally used to describe people from the region of Mauretania, in North Africa.
Meaning
dark-skinned, Moorish
Language Evolution
Maurus (Latin), Mauro (Italian/Spanish), Mauros (Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Mauro became popular in various cultures, especially in Italy and Spain, during the Middle Ages, often associated with saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Maurice, Morris, Maurois
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mauro is perceived as a classic name with a strong cultural heritage, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Mauro Icardi - Argentine professional footballer, Mauro Camoranesi - Italian footballer, Mauro Biglino - Italian author and translator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mauro"
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 "Mauro"
"Mauro" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1657th of 7545 | 334 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1358th of 6773 | 462 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1301st of 7552 | 669 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1186th of 10718 | 787 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1211th of 16616 | 1,199 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1352nd of 24088 | 1,767 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1567th of 23106 | 1,307 |
Regional Popularity of "Mauro" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
56.49% 779th/1379 |
48.14% 1139th/2366 |
71.80% 820th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
46.08% 717th/1556 |
38.38% 903rd/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
41.19% 1001st/2430 |
32.25% 920th/2853 |
32.25% 895th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
38.01% 1324th/3483 |
24.93% 877th/3518 |
20.05% 811th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.82% 1578th/3685 |
48.18% 2156th/4475 |
18.66% 969th/5194 |
12.32% 778th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.78% 1960th/4582 |
42.22% 2180th/5164 |
15.68% 1147th/7313 |
12.89% 962nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.78% 2501st/3984 |
52.98% 2377th/4487 |
16.97% 1158th/6822 |
20.43% 1282nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mauro" 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 "Mauro"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mauro" 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.