Maurey
A variant form of the name Maurice, derived from the Roman surname Mauritius.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maurey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maurey today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maurey births was 1970 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maurey. 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 Maurey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1970
5 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1970 SSA rank
#5,193
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Maurey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maurey 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 Maurey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maurey
The name Maurey traces its origins to the Latin name Maurus, which was derived from the Greek word "mauros," meaning "dark" or "black." This name was initially used to refer to people from the region of Mauritania in North Africa, known for their darker complexions.
In ancient times, the name Maurus was associated with several notable figures, including Maurus, a Roman philosopher and grammarian who lived in the 4th century AD. Another prominent individual was Maurus of Ravenna, a 6th-century monk and saint who founded the Benedictine abbey of Classe near Ravenna, Italy.
The name Maurey is believed to have evolved from the Latin name Maurus during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and other parts of Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maurey can be found in the 11th century, when it was used by a French nobleman, Maurey de Montfort, who was a companion of William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maurey. One such person was Maurey de Sully (c. 1160-1196), a French bishop and advisor to King Philip II of France. Another was Maurey de Craon (c. 1285-1328), a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
In the realm of literature, Maurey de Villedieu (1640-1692) was a French playwright and poet known for his works in the classical tradition. Additionally, Maurey de Mauny (1675-1738) was a French naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the Caribbean.
The name Maurey also appeared in religious contexts, with individuals like Maurey de Conti (c. 1105-1193), a French monk and theologian who served as the abbot of the Benedictine monastery of Cîteaux.
While the name Maurey has its roots in antiquity, it has maintained a presence throughout various periods of history, particularly in Europe, where it has been associated with notable figures from different walks of life, including nobility, religion, and the arts.
People
Maurey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maurey 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
Maurey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maurey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maurey 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 Maurey a common name?
We classify Maurey 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 Maurey most popular?
The single biggest year for Maurey was 1970, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maurey is about 51 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 Maurey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maurey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maurey 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 Maurey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maurey 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 Maurey 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 Maurey?
Find out how many people share the name Maurey on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.