Mauro
Mauro is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dark-skinned, Moorish, or inhabitant of Mauretania.
Origin and history
Mauro is a given name of Latin origin derived from the Roman name Maurus, meaning dark-skinned or Moorish. It is widely used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage over the decades as a distinct classic name.
Popularity in the United States
6,644 babies in the United States have been named Mauro since 1880. It ranks #1485 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1249.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.8 %)
- CA (31.4 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 291 |
| 1930-1940 | 245 |
| 1940-1950 | 267 |
| 1950-1960 | 336 |
| 1960-1970 | 409 |
| 1970-1980 | 539 |
| 1980-1990 | 615 |
| 1990-2000 | 917 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,212 |
| 2010-2019 | 974 |
| 2020-2029 | 724 |
Famous people named Mauro
- Mauro Icardi: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Mauro Prosperi: Athlete, Pentathlete
- Mauro Giuliani: Musician, Composer
Fun facts
- The name originally functioned as a Roman cognomen indicating origins from the ancient region of Mauretania.
- Mauro remains a popular given name and surname across Italy, Spain, and Latin America.