Mauricio
Mauricio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Moorish, dark-skinned, or inhabitant of Mauretania.
Origin and history
Mauricio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Mauricius, which derives from Maurus. The name historically referred to someone from Mauretania or a dark-skinned person. In the United States, it has been a steady choice among Latin American families and broader communities.
Popularity in the United States
24,225 babies in the United States have been named Mauricio since 1880. It ranks #754 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #638.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.9 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 61 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 139 |
| 1950-1960 | 238 |
| 1960-1970 | 675 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,381 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,072 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,092 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,597 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,230 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,484 |
Famous people named Mauricio
- Mauricio Pochettino: Soccer Manager, Former Soccer Player
- Mauricio Umansky: Real Estate Broker, Television Personality
- Mauricio Macri: Politician, Former President
Nicknames
Mau, Mauro, Mauri
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin Maurus, which was used as a cognomen in ancient Rome.
- Saint Maurice became a patron saint of soldiers, swordsmiths, and several European cities.