Maurice
boy name#1018 in 2025Maurice entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #94 in 1914, ranks #1018 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1018
rank today
#94
peak (1914)
220
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #143 |
| 1890s | #128 |
| 1900s | #111 |
| 1910s | #101 |
| 1920s | #110 |
| 1930s | #133 |
| 1940s | #174 |
| 1950s | #199 |
| 1960s | #189 |
| 1970s | #165 |
| 1980s | #175 |
| 1990s | #286 |
| 2000s | #389 |
| 2010s | #584 |
| 2020s | #931 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maurice has been most popular in FL, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 80,000 people named Maurice are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maurice alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maurice in 2025?
- Maurice ranks #1018 among US boy names in 2025, with 220 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maurice most popular?
- Maurice peaked in 1914, reaching #94 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Maurice with classmates?
- Maurice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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