Maury
Maury is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dark-skinned, Moorish, or derived from Maurice.
Origin and history
Maury is a given name derived from Maurice, which stems from the Latin name Mauricius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. Historically used as both a full given name and a nickname, it has seen moderate use in the United States. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,512 babies in the United States have been named Maury since 1880. It ranks #2586 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.2 %)
- NY (19.3 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 92 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 151 |
| 1940-1950 | 289 |
| 1950-1960 | 370 |
| 1960-1970 | 623 |
| 1970-1980 | 214 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 87 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Maury
- Maury Povich: television host, journalist
- Maury Wills: athlete, baseball manager
- Maury Chaykin: actor
Fun facts
- Maury originated primarily as a casual short form for Maurice before becoming an independent given name.
- The name gained widespread recognition in modern U.S. culture through television personality Maury Povich.