Maurece
Of French origin meaning "dark-skinned" or "swarthy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maurece. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maurece today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maurece births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maurece. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maurece. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,921
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Maurece: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maurece by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maurece during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maurece
The given name Maurece has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "Maurus," which means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." This name was initially used to refer to people from the region of Mauritania, located in northern Africa.
During the Roman Empire, the name Maurece was not uncommon among Roman citizens, particularly those with connections to the province of Mauritania. It is believed that the name gained popularity as a way to honor the region's rich cultural heritage and its strong ties to the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maurece can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a military commander named Maurece who served under the Emperor Tiberius in the first century AD. Another notable figure from ancient times was Maurece of Carthage, a Christian martyr who lived in the third century AD and was executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius.
In the Middle Ages, the name Maurece continued to be used, although its popularity waned somewhat. One notable bearer of this name was Maurece of Sully, a French bishop and author who lived in the 12th century and wrote several influential theological works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Maurece experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Maurece, Prince of Orange, who lived from 1567 to 1625 and played a pivotal role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.
Another significant figure was Maurece of Nassau, a German count and military commander who lived from 1604 to 1679 and fought in the Thirty Years' War. He is renowned for his strategic brilliance and his contributions to military tactics and strategy.
In the 18th century, Maurece Ravel, a French composer and pianist, was born in 1875 and is considered one of the most influential composers of the early 20th century. His works, such as "Boléro" and "Daphnis et Chloé," are celebrated for their unique style and innovative use of orchestration.
While the name Maurece has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has varied across different cultures and regions. Nonetheless, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Latin language and the cultural influences that have shaped the development of names over the centuries.
People
Maurece + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maurece as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maurece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maurece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maurece going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maurece a common name?
We classify Maurece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maurece most popular?
The single biggest year for Maurece was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maurece is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maurece in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maurece a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maurece in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maurece still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maurece in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maurece can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Maurece?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.