Maura
girl name#1631 in 2025Maura entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #468 in 1964, ranks #1631 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1903–2025
#1631
rank today
#468
peak (1964)
127
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1792 |
| 1910s | #3644 |
| 1920s | #2772 |
| 1930s | #1739 |
| 1940s | #1192 |
| 1950s | #687 |
| 1960s | #506 |
| 1970s | #713 |
| 1980s | #676 |
| 1990s | #676 |
| 2000s | #901 |
| 2010s | #1425 |
| 2020s | #1814 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maura has been most popular in PA, IL, NY.
Living bearers
About 18,500 people named Maura are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maura alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maura in 2025?
- Maura ranks #1631 among US girl names in 2025, with 127 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maura most popular?
- Maura peaked in 1964, reaching #468 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maura with classmates?
- Maura will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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