Holding steady.
Popularity of Maurica since 1949
Babies named Maurica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maurica is a rare feminine variant of Maurice that emerged in the United States in 1949, the year it was first recorded. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, but has since become extremely uncommon, with no data on frequency for recent years. The name maintains a stable trajectory, having never been a top 1000 name. Its usage largely reflects a mid-20th century trend of adapting traditionally masculine names into feminine forms, such as Christina from Christian or Roberta from Robert. Maurica did not appear frequently enough to rank among top states, suggesting it was a niche choice even at its peak.
Maurica is a feminine variant of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauricius, meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned', referring to the inhabitants of North Africa. It emerged in the English-speaking world as a less common alternative to the more established forms like Maureen or Maurine. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mau, Rica
Sibling names for Maurica
Names that share Maurica's style, for a brother or sister.
