Declining since 1985, #1,018 for boys today.
Popularity of Maurice since 1880
Babies named Maurice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maurice's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 961 |
| 1890s | 1,270 |
| 1900s | 1,980 |
| 1910s | 11,429 |
| 1920s | 16,161 |
| 1930s | 12,638 |
| 1940s | 10,477 |
| 1950s | 12,584 |
| 1960s | 14,643 |
| 1970s | 15,233 |
| 1980s | 15,575 |
| 1990s | 10,087 |
| 2000s | 7,178 |
| 2010s | 4,640 |
| 2020s | 1,476 |
Meaning & origin
Maurice is a classic masculine name with a long and storied history. It peaked in popularity in 1913, when it was among the top 100 names for boys in the United States. Since 1985, its use has steadily declined, and by 2025 the name ranks 1,018th, with roughly 1 in 7,764 newborn boys receiving it. The name was most common in the 1910s and shows no signs of revival. Historically, it has been especially favored in states like Indiana, Maryland, and Michigan, where it saw notable usage in the early 20th century. Maurice carries a dignified, traditional aura, similar to other classic names such as Derrick and Kenneth.
Maurice derives from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned,' originally referring to the inhabitants of the ancient region of Mauretria (modern-day Morocco and Algeria). The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Maurice, a 3rd-century Roman legionary and martyr who became the patron saint of the Holy Roman Empire. It entered common use in English, French, and German-speaking countries during the Middle Ages and remained popular through the 20th century.
Where Maurice is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maurice” around the world
Where Maurice lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moe, Morry, Reese
Sibling names for Maurice
Names that share Maurice's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Beatrice, Clara, Louise, Alice, Florence, Jeanette, Lorraine, Deandra, Denice, Denisse, Maurine, Nanette, Shameka, Sharmaine, Carletta, Charise, Cherelle, Cherise, Janiece, Jeanene, Jenise, Katrice, Kenisha, Lachelle, Lakisha, Lanette, Latonia, Laurette, Laurice, Marshell, Monette, Necole, Racquel, Renay, Rozella, Shanel, Shaniqua, Shanise, Shaunte, Shawnte, Shenita, Taneisha, Tyeisha, Yolonda, Angenette, Charmain, Charmane, Charnae, Chaundra, Chauntel, Cherese, Cherice, Claudene, Cymone, Darnetta, Dericka, Donnisha, Donyale, Falicia, Genese, Janique, Jannelle, Jeannene, Jeniece, Jonique, Larayne, Latania, Latrecia, Lavette, Lenette, Leonette, Letrice, Lorrayne, Lorriane, Maretta, Maudine, Maurica, Maurita, Maxcine, Maxene, Moniqua, Nadyne, Necia, Paulett, Philicia, Quanda, Raynette, Roshelle, Shenelle, Shenise, Shontel, Taneesha, Tinika, Tinisha, Trinette, Anthonette, Charlayne, Charmel, Charnita, Chauntelle, Chenise, Cherika, Claudetta, Coleta, Delecia, Demetrica, Denecia, Deneise, Denicia, Deniese, Detrice, Diahann, Domnique, Dorette, Gennette, Jeanean, Junette, Katonya, Keyshia, Korine, Latonda, Lavita, Levette, Ltanya, Marvetta, Mauriana, Maurisa, Maurisha, Meshelle, Monice, Nechelle, Patrece, Rayshell, Rolande, Ronique, Seretha, Shakendra, Shalisa, Shamaine, Shameca, Shamona, Shamone, Sharonica, Shatika, Shauntell, Shawnetta, Shawnita, Sherea, Sherece, Sheresa, Sheretta, Tanica, Telecia, Tikisha, Tomisha, Tymeka, Tynika, Yolunda, Antavia, Antoinett, Cherene, Kasheena, Marnette, Petrice, Sherrica, Tondalaya, Babbette, Chantee, Chareese, Charmagne, Charrise, Chereese, Cherica, Cherrise, Claudeen, Claudett, Dawnisha, Dessiree, Donique, Doranne, Eleshia, Elmarie, Francyne, Geanette, Jacqulene, Jamiesha, Janeka, Kenise, Kennita, Kinesha, Lakeisa, Lanett, Lanise, Latrise, Lorece, Lorrane, Lorrene, Lynisha, Maquita, Marene, Marguriete, Mariesha, Marnisha, Martrice, Modine, Monicia, Patryce, Polette, Ranette, Reneka, Renise, Rocquel, Roneka, Ronniesha, Shalice, Shawnique, Shawntina, Shenetta, Sherrelle, Takeesha, Tamkia, Tarshia, Tawania, Tenise, Terisha, Terrisha, Tjuana, Toneisha, Tonjua, Trenace, Trenee, Trenice, Tylisa, Ulonda, Vanecia, Yolandra
Brothers: Albert, Leonard, Raymond, Ernest, Victor, Terrence, Antwan, Demond, Dominque, Germaine, Normand, Andrae, Danthony, Jerell, Rayshawn, Clois, Demont, Javonne, Jermane, Jermell, Kamauri, Lemont, Ramell, Shawndell, Shermaine, Tarell, Tyrice, Antawan, Antionne, Antwoine, Jacquese, Jamaury, Jerelle, Martice, Demerius, Jemaine, Jermine, Jernard, Kamaury, Lemoine, Lemond, Markice, Maruice, Roshard
Names like Maurice
Names whose popularity has moved with Maurice's over the last 50 years.
