Mauricio
Boy name · #664 in 2025 · Uniqueness 59/100
In 2025, 413 baby boys were named Mauricio, placing it at #664 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #561, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,358 boys born in 2025 was named Mauricio.
The 140-year story
Mauricio first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 829 boys were named Mauricio — good for #371 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Mauricio per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Mauricio in class?
Mauricio scores 59 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Mauricio is most common
Geography matters for names, and Mauricio is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Mauricios were TX (137), CA (67), FL (23), AZ (18), NC (18). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Mauricio
Statistically, parents drawn to Mauricio tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ignacio, Patricio, Rodrigo, Mohammed, and Octavio.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Mauricio | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 413 | #663 |
| 2024 | 442 | #631 |
| 2023 | 407 | #669 |
| 2022 | 428 | #645 |
| 2021 | 369 | #711 |
| 2020 | 425 | #631 |
| 2019 | 465 | #595 |
| 2018 | 455 | #600 |
| 2017 | 486 | #561 |
| 2016 | 502 | #564 |
| 2015 | 510 | #561 |
| 2014 | 483 | #575 |
| 2013 | 509 | #523 |
| 2012 | 576 | #474 |
| 2011 | 610 | #444 |
| 2010 | 634 | #432 |
| 2009 | 784 | #386 |
| 2008 | 829 | #371 |
| 2007 | 793 | #383 |
| 2006 | 809 | #371 |
| 2005 | 807 | #367 |
| 2004 | 755 | #367 |
| 2003 | 684 | #384 |
| 2002 | 776 | #352 |
| 2001 | 755 | #354 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauricio a popular boy name?
Mauricio ranked #664 among boys in 2025 with 413 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #561.
When was the name Mauricio most popular?
Mauricio peaked in 2008, when 829 American boys received the name (ranked #371 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Mauricio?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,358 newborn American boys was named Mauricio. It scores 59/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.