Maura
5 countries#1631 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maura was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
19,970 births recorded 1903–2025 · currently #1631 · peaked in 1964 with 430 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
116 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #575 · peaked in 1998 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
57 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 2025 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
45 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 1998 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
27 births recorded 1962–2019 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 2010 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maura’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #913 | — |
| 2007 | #1122 | ↓209 |
| 2008 | #1184 | ↓62 |
| 2009 | #1256 | ↓72 |
| 2010 | #1244 | ↑12 |
| 2011 | #1301 | ↓57 |
| 2012 | #1326 | ↓25 |
| 2013 | #1466 | ↓140 |
| 2014 | #1416 | ↑50 |
| 2015 | #1488 | ↓72 |
| 2016 | #1560 | ↓72 |
| 2017 | #1251 | ↑309 |
| 2018 | #1585 | ↓334 |
| 2019 | #1608 | ↓23 |
| 2020 | #1593 | ↑15 |
| 2021 | #2103 | ↓510 |
| 2022 | #1763 | ↑340 |
| 2023 | #1984 | ↓221 |
| 2024 | #1810 | ↑174 |
| 2025 | #1631 | ↑179 |
Frequently asked questions about Maura
Is Maura a popular name?
Yes — Maura currently ranks #1631 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maura more common for boys or girls?
Maura is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maura most popular?
Maura peaked in 1964 in United States, with 430 recorded births that year.
Is Maura rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maura’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1792 in 1903 to #1631 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maura?
At least 20,113 babies have been recorded with the name Maura across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maura popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maura appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maura?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maura include Kenley, Lowen, Mika, Yael.
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