Mauri
A feminine name of Maori origin meaning "thread" or "work".
Name Census estimates that about 891 living Americans carry the first name Mauri. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Mauri today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mauri births was 1971 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mauri. 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.
People living today
891
~ 1 in 384,685 Americans
Peak year
1971
23 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,316
Tracked since 1947
Gender
Gender distribution for Mauri
Mauri leans heavily female at 84.0% of total registrations, but 159 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mauri as a male name
- Ranked #11,815 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (10 births)
Mauri as a female name
- Ranked #9,316 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1971 (23 births)
Popularity
Mauri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mauri from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 142 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Mauri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mauri 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 Mauri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mauris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mauri
The given name Mauri has its origins in the Finnish language and culture. It is a masculine name that can be traced back to the medieval period in Finland and the surrounding regions.
Mauri is derived from the ancient Finnish word "mauri," which means "dark" or "swarthy." This word is believed to have originated from the Proto-Baltic language, indicating the name's roots may extend further back into the Baltic region's history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mauri appears in the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala," which dates back to the 19th century. The poem features a character named Mauri, further solidifying the name's long-standing connection to Finnish culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mauri. One such figure was Mauri Kunnas (1950-), a Finnish children's author and illustrator renowned for his humorous and imaginative works. Another was Mauri Viikari (1924-1983), a Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic medals in the 1950s and 1960s.
In the realm of religion, the name Mauri has been associated with various saints and religious figures. Saint Maurius, also known as Saint Maurice, was a 3rd-century Christian martyr who became the patron saint of several European regions, including Switzerland and parts of Germany.
Another notable bearer of the name was Mauri Harlemann (1821-1899), a Finnish poet and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Finnish literature during the 19th century. His works helped shape the country's cultural identity and contributed to the preservation of the Finnish language.
Beyond Finland, the name Mauri has also been found in other cultures and regions. In ancient Rome, the name Maurius was used, which likely had a connection to the Roman province of Mauretania, located in present-day Morocco and Algeria.
While the name Mauri has its roots in the Finnish language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used in various parts of the world today, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
People
Mauri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mauri 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
Mauri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mauri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 891 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mauri 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 384,685 US residents.
Is Mauri a common name?
We classify Mauri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 992 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mauri most popular?
The single biggest year for Mauri was 1971, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mauri is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mauri a female name?
Yes, 84.0% of people registered as Mauri in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.