Mauricio

Mauricio is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “dark-skinned, Moorish.” In 2024 it was given to 442 boys in the United States.

Mauricio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“dark-skinned, Moorish”

About the name Mauricio

Mauricio belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “dark-skinned, Moorish” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mauricio first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #352 in 2002, and in 2024 442 babies received the name — 23,812 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mauricio in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#352 in 2002
Peak year
2008
Babies named Mauricio in 2024
442
Total since 1880
23,812

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mauricio mean?

Mauricio means “dark-skinned, Moorish” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mauricio a boy or girl name?

Mauricio is a boy name. In 2024, 442 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mauricio?

Mauricio comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Mauricio?

Mauricio first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #352 in 2002, and 442 babies were given the name in 2024.

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