Maurice Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Maurice has Latin origins, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'moor'. It evolved from 'Mauritius' in Latin to 'Maurice' in Modern English. The name carries traits of sophistication and historical significance, particularly through Saint Maurice. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Maurice is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maurice has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Maurice' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 104th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 144th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 202nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 175th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 214th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 393rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 727th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1005th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1315th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2321st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2894th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5857th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Maurice' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maurice"
Pronunciation
/mɔːˈrɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Maurice is derived from the Latin name 'Mauritius', which means 'dark-skinned' or 'moor'. It was used to refer to people from North Africa.
Meaning
dark-skinned, moor
Language Evolution
Mauritius (Latin), Mauricius (medieval Latin), Maurice (Old French), Maurice (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Maurice became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in France and England, largely due to the influence of Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr.
Variants & Derivatives
Mauricio, Morris, Morrison, Mory
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Maurice is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with sophistication and elegance.
Famous People
Maurice Ravel, a famous French composer., Maurice Sendak, an acclaimed American author and illustrator., Maurice Greene, an American former track and field athlete.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maurice"
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 "Maurice"
"Maurice" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 104th of 7545 | 26,507 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 144th of 6773 | 21,632 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 202nd of 7552 | 24,173 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 175th of 10718 | 24,197 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 214th of 16616 | 21,712 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 393rd of 24088 | 11,280 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 727th of 23106 | 4,184 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1005th of 9107 | 936 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1315th of 9204 | 616 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2321st of 12526 | 435 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2894th of 19264 | 398 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5857th of 27321 | 221 |
Regional Popularity of "Maurice" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
6.29% 89th/1416 |
5.73% 79th/1379 |
6.80% 161st/2366 |
10.77% 123rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
8.67% 134th/1546 |
6.17% 96th/1556 |
7.86% 185th/2353 |
11.89% 184th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
8.67% 193rd/2227 |
6.34% 154th/2430 |
6.73% 192nd/2853 |
10.13% 281st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
5.72% 168th/2937 |
4.25% 148th/3483 |
4.41% 155th/3518 |
6.97% 282nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.97% 183rd/3685 |
3.42% 153rd/4475 |
3.52% 183rd/5194 |
5.21% 329th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.35% 337th/4582 |
6.56% 339th/5164 |
4.96% 363rd/7313 |
8.16% 609th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.86% 592nd/3984 |
15.24% 684th/4487 |
10.16% 693rd/6822 |
16.51% 1036th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Maurice" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
29.33% 694th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
94.18% 1456th/1546 |
- |
43.48% 1023rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maurice"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maurice" 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.