Maurice
Maurice is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dark-skinned or Moorish.
Origin and history
Maurice is traditionally a masculine given name of French and Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Mauricius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. Though historically rare for females in the U.S., official records show over 2,600 registered female births with this name since 1880. It experienced its highest usage for girls in the early to mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,611 babies in the United States have been named Maurice since 1880. It ranks #3457 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (49.4 %)
- LA (10.3 %)
- AR (8.6 %)
- AL (7.7 %)
- MS (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 393 |
| 1920-1930 | 593 |
| 1930-1940 | 347 |
| 1940-1950 | 252 |
| 1950-1960 | 230 |
| 1960-1970 | 227 |
| 1970-1980 | 252 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Maury, Mo, Reece
Fun facts
- Saint Maurice was a patron saint of soldiers and the Holy Roman Empire.
- While predominantly used for males, Maurice appeared consistently in U.S. female birth records during the early 20th century.