Holding steady.
Popularity of Maurio since 1961
Babies named Maurio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maurio is a rare masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1961. It reached its peak usage in 1981, but has never achieved widespread popularity; the name currently holds no rank in Social Security data. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it maintains a low but consistent level of use. Maurio is not associated with any particular region or top states, and its similarity to other names like Mario or Maurizio reflects its possible Italian or Spanish heritage. Parents drawn to Maurio may appreciate its melodic, vowel-heavy sound and its connection to more familiar names while offering a distinctive choice.
Maurio appears to be a modern variant of Mario or Mauro, names derived from the Latin Maurus, meaning 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned'. It may also be a romantic respelling of Maurice, which shares the same Latin root. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s, never entering widespread popularity. Its construction follows an Italianate pattern, possibly influenced by names like Maurizio.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Maurio
Names that share Maurio's style, for a brother or sister.
