Maury
Every Maury since 1889 — 2,770 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maury
Maury is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,678 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 2,770 American babies have been named Maury — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1963, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maury stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maury year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,678 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,862 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,767 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,483 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,406 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,508 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,693 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,444 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,351 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,563 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,129 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,381 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,886 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,377 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,756 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,299 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,593 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,443 | 10 | #7,810 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,783 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,172 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,222 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,188 | 16 | #4,838 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,804 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,222 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,767 | 13 | #4,706 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,951 | 20 | #3,130 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,534 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,859 | 17 | #2,804 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,602 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,664 | 42 | #1,290 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,133 | 60 | #953 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,660 | 52 | #1,078 |
| 1955 | — | — | 37 | #1,249 |
| 1950 | — | — | 32 | #1,283 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,016 | 24 | #1,369 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,818 | 17 | #1,725 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,804 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,934 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,914 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,896 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,255 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Maury
- Maury Chaykin Actor · 1949–2010
- Maury Povich Presenter · b. 1939
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maury in 2025?
Maury ranked #8,678 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maury?
2,770 babies have been named Maury in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maury most popular?
Maury peaked in 1963, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Maury a boy or girl name?
Maury is used for both: about 9% of babies named Maury have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Maury rising or falling?
Maury has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Maury?
Well-known people named Maury include Maury Chaykin (actor), Maury Povich (presenter).