Mauricio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mauricio is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It evolved from the Latin 'Mauritius' through various forms. The name is associated with warmth and has notable historical roots, particularly in the context of saints. While it has no direct biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the Middle Ages and remains a well-regarded name today.
The name Mauricio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mauricio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mauricio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2563rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2101st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1431st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 741st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 576th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 405th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 608th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Mauricio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mauricio"
Pronunciation
/mɔːˈrɪsi.oʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Mauricio is derived from the Latin name 'Mauritius', which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It was originally a Roman family name.
Meaning
dark-skinned, Moorish
Language Evolution
Mauritius, Mauricius, Mauricio
Historical Usage
Mauricio gained popularity in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of saints bearing the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Maurice, Morris, Mauro
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Mauricio is seen as a classic yet modern name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Mauricio Macri, Argentine politician, Mauricio Pochettino, Argentine football manager, Mauricio de Sousa, Brazilian comic book writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mauricio"
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 "Mauricio"
"Mauricio" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2563rd of 7545 | 163 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2101st of 6773 | 227 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1431st of 7552 | 567 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 741st of 10718 | 1,952 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 576th of 16616 | 4,612 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 405th of 24088 | 10,802 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 608th of 23106 | 5,479 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Mauricio" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
46.49% 1100th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
44.88% 1056th/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
51.77% 1258th/2430 |
34.03% 971st/2853 |
26.31% 730th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.12% 914th/2937 |
18.83% 656th/3483 |
19.90% 700th/3518 |
11.92% 482nd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.04% 849th/3685 |
14.61% 654th/4475 |
11.86% 616th/5194 |
5.75% 363rd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.40% 568th/4582 |
13.38% 691st/5164 |
5.69% 416th/7313 |
3.97% 296th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.29% 888th/3984 |
23.91% 1073rd/4487 |
7.89% 538th/6822 |
7.36% 462nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mauricio" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mauricio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mauricio" 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.