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1961

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#2079

Peak Rank

711

Total Count

65

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Maurizio

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Maurizio is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Roman name Mauritius. Mauritius is a derivative of Maurus, meaning dark-skinned, Moorish.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurizio) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurizio)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Italian

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## The Story of Maurizio

American parents first put Maurizio on the record books as a baby boy name in 1961, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 22 Maurizios were born — ranking #4,374 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 20% of all recorded Maurizios. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,155 among baby boy names with 10 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 711 Maurizios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

ME

WA

MT

ND

MN

WI

MI

NY

VT

NH

MA

OR

ID

SD

IA

IL

IN

OH

PA

NJ

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NE

MO

KY

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VA

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DE

DC

UT

CO

KS

AR

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## Names that sound like Maurizio

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maurizio is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Mauricio](/mauricio)
* [Morrissey](/morrissey)
* Morrisey
* Moreso
* Moresco
* [Morrison](/morrison)
* Morison
* Morissette
* Morrisette
* Morillo
* Morisette
* Morrissette

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Maurizio

What does the name Maurizio mean?

Maurizio is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Roman name Mauritius. Mauritius is a derivative of Maurus, meaning dark-skinned, Moorish.

What is the origin of the name Maurizio?

Maurizio has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian.

How popular is Maurizio in 2026?

In 2026, Maurizio ranks #7,155 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Maurizio most popular?

Maurizio reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #2,079 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maurizio most popular?

Maurizio has historically been most popular in New York, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maurizio.

Is Maurizio a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maurizio is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Maurizio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maurizio include Eugen, Gavino, Keino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Maurizio 

Maurizio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 711 births in the dataset. Maurizio's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #2,079\. Use the chart and map above to compare Maurizio's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2007 → ](/year/2007)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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