Maurice
Peaked at #94 nationally in 1914, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Maurice has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Maurice — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#837
in 1915
Last ranked
#14903
in 1995
Years tracked
94
1898–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1898, Maurice reached its peak popularity for girls in 1915, ranking #837 nationally with 61 babies given the name that year.
Maurice hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1995, when it stood at #14903.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #14,903 | 5 |
| 1994 | #10,178 | 8 |
| 1993 | #14,922 | 5 |
| 1992 | #11,250 | 7 |
| 1991 | #11,041 | 7 |
| 1990 | #6,722 | 13 |
| 1989 | #6,801 | 12 |
| 1988 | #4,425 | 20 |
Maurice — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#94
in 1914
Current rank
#930
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Maurice reached its peak popularity for boys in 1914, ranking #94 nationally with 1,256 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #580 (2014) to #930 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Maurice ranks #930 nationally for boys, with 248 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #930 | 248 |
| 2023 | #972 | 226 |
| 2022 | #996 | 224 |
| 2021 | #830 | 287 |
| 2020 | #844 | 271 |
| 2019 | #732 | 329 |
| 2018 | #670 | 377 |
| 2017 | #651 | 396 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Maurice most popular?
Maurice was most popular in 1914, when it ranked #94 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Maurice becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Maurice?
At least 138,720 babies have been recorded with the name Maurice in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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