How Many People Are Named Maura?
Complete statistics for the name Maura: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maura, a very rare female name, is held by 18,276 people in the US, making up 1 in 18,057 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1964 with 430 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, empathy, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 19,844 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maura Through the Generations
Maura has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, particularly in 1964 when it reached its peak with 430 births. Today, people named Maura span across different age groups, with 31% under 30, 42% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution. its decline, Maura remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, evoking a sense of timeless elegance.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Maura
Maura is a female given name primarily used in English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Scots Gaelic, and Irish. In Romance languages it appears as the feminine form of the Roman given name Maurus. In Gaelic languages it may be an Anglicisation of Máire, the Irish form of Mary.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maura's Persian roots
📄 About the Name Maura
How Many People Have the Name Maura?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 589 people in the United States currently share the name Maura. That works out to roughly 1 in every 562,732 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maura a Common or Rare Name?
Maura is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maura Mean?
Maura means "derived from Maewra, a Persian princess" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maura in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maura Most Popular?
The name Maura reached peak popularity in 1964, with 430 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maura?
Approximately 589 people named Maura live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 589. That works out to roughly 1 in 562,732 Americans.
Is Maura a rare name?
Maura is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 562,732 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maura mean?
Maura means "derived from Maewra, a Persian princess" and comes from Persian origins.
Is Maura more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maura are male and 100% are female.
When was Maura most popular?
Maura peaked in 1964 with 430 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.