Total births
838
Unisex name · since 1948
Mauri
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 838 babies named Mauri, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9055
- among girls today
- 838
- born since 1948
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
838 babies have been named Mauri since 1948, making it today's #9055 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Mauri recorded 838 times among girls since 1948, holding rank #9055 nationally today, ahead of 49% of girls, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2025.
- #9055 among girls today
- 838 born since 1948
- 1960s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mauri is currently the #9055 unisex name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 838 born since 1948, peaking in the 1960s.
- #9055
- among girls today
- 838
- born since 1948
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Mauri vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9055
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Mauri was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
23 babies were named Mauri in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Mauri compares
838 Top 35% higher than 65% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mauri's all-time total is 119% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mauri | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 838 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mauri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mauri's full recorded timeline at 1986, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2025, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mauri at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#9,055
Active since
1948
Mauri popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (1971)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Mauri popularity over time - boys
159 total births recorded since 1947 (Mauri as boys' name)
Mauri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Mauri's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Mauri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s
1950s
107 births
- 1960s
1960s
142 births
- 1970s
1970s
132 births
- 1980s
1980s
136 births
- 1990s
1990s
114 births
- 2000s
2000s
95 births
- 2010s
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 142 births (17% of all-time use).
How Mauri compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mauri's total volume
Mauri vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mauri by state
Where Mauri concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Mauri's total US births 0.7%
Even split
6 of 838 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mauri? ▼
Mauri has been given to 838 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9055 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Mauri most popular? ▼
Mauri was most popular in the 1960s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Mauri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mauri are Pennsylvania (6 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Mauri a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mauri is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 838 births, and as a boy's name it has 159 births.
How long has the name Mauri been used? ▼
Mauri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 78 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mauri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maureen, Maude, Maura, Maud, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mauri's data
- Mauri's decade-level peak was the 1960s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Mauris (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mauri
Nearby Names Like Mauri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mauri
Maureen Girl
#4898 144,276 births
Maude Girl
#3695 45,754 births
Maura Girl
#1812 19,965 births
Maud Girl
#13477 13,159 births
Maudie Girl
#10279 11,851 births
Compare Mauri side by side: Mauri vs Maureen Mauri vs Maude Mauri vs Maura
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mauri
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2,677 births · Peak 1989
Charissa #9056
5,140 births · Peak 1980
Melaney #9053
1,259 births · Peak 2007
Jolena #9057
1,167 births · Peak 1982
Lynora #9052
211 births · Peak 2025
Kieran #9058
1,605 births · Peak 2007
Holliday #9051
121 births · Peak 2023
Kristyn #9059
8,830 births · Peak 1990
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mauri: #9055 Unisex Name - 838 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mauri. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mauri draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.