Mauricio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mauricio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mauricio?
Mauricio is spelled M-A-U-R-I-C-I-O. The name has 8 letters.
Mauricio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning “dark-skinned” or “Moorish.”
- Origin
- Mauricio is commonly associated with the Latin name Mauritius and is used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- mow-REE-see-oh · 4 syllables
Mauricio Popularity in 2025
Rank#663
Recorded Births413
- Boys usage fell 32 places to #663 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mauricio Mean?
Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning “dark-skinned” or “Moorish.”
Origin: Mauricio is commonly associated with the Latin name Mauritius and is used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Mauricio?
Pronunciationmow-REE-see-oh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Mauricio?
- History
- The name Mauricio has historical usage in regions influenced by Latin-based languages and may derive from the Roman name Mauritius, which itself could relate to the Moors or dark complexion.
Mauricio Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 413 | #663 |
| 2024 | Boys | 442 | #631 |
| 2023 | Boys | 407 | #669 |
| 2022 | Boys | 428 | #645 |
| 2021 | Boys | 369 | #711 |
| 2020 | Boys | 425 | #631 |
| 2019 | Boys | 465 | #595 |
| 2018 | Boys | 455 | #600 |
| 2017 | Boys | 486 | #561 |
| 2016 | Boys | 502 | #564 |
| 2015 | Boys | 510 | #561 |
| 2014 | Boys | 483 | #575 |
| 2013 | Boys | 509 | #523 |
| 2012 | Boys | 576 | #474 |
| 2011 | Boys | 610 | #444 |
| 2010 | Boys | 634 | #432 |
| 2009 | Boys | 784 | #386 |
| 2008 | Boys | 829 | #371 |
| 2007 | Boys | 793 | #383 |
| 2006 | Boys | 809 | #371 |
| 2005 | Boys | 807 | #367 |
| 2004 | Boys | 755 | #367 |
| 2003 | Boys | 684 | #384 |
| 2002 | Boys | 776 | #352 |
When Was Mauricio Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
829 recorded births
National rank #371
2006 · Boys
809 recorded births
National rank #371
2005 · Boys
807 recorded births
National rank #367
2007 · Boys
793 recorded births
National rank #383
Where Mauricio Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| TX | #284 | 137 |
| AZ | #412 | 18 |
| CA | #472 | 67 |
| CO | #501 | 11 |
| NC | #539 | 18 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| FL | #681 | 23 |