Moritz
Pronunciation: [ m-awr-IHTS ]
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Moritz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 114 babies have been named Moritz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Moritz is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,988 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,988
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Moritz
Moritz is a boy name .
Moritz is currently ranked #12,988 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Moritz include Mor, Mori, Moriy, Moriie, Moy, Moie, and Morkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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