Mario Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mario is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mario?
Mario is spelled M-A-R-I-O. The name has 5 letters.
Mario at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mario is a given name derived from the Latin name Marius, which is commonly associated with the Roman family name.
- Origin
- The name Mario is derived from Latin, specifically from the Roman family name Marius.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-ee-oh · 3 syllables
Mario Popularity in 2025
Rank#438
Recorded Births721
- Boys usage fell 40 places to #438 and recorded 89 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mario Mean?
Mario is a given name derived from the Latin name Marius, which is commonly associated with the Roman family name.
Origin: The name Mario is derived from Latin, specifically from the Roman family name Marius.
How Do You Pronounce Mario?
PronunciationMAR-ee-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mario?
- History
- Mario has been used in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities with historical links to Roman heritage.
Mario Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 721 | #438 |
| 2024 | Boys | 810 | #398 |
| 2023 | Boys | 791 | #404 |
| 2022 | Boys | 902 | #365 |
| 2021 | Boys | 937 | #348 |
| 2020 | Boys | 999 | #329 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,030 | #323 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,022 | #326 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,139 | #307 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,156 | #307 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,294 | #285 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,368 | #268 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,428 | #255 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,445 | #254 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,598 | #224 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,708 | #208 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,938 | #198 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,167 | #184 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,291 | #180 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,295 | #178 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,304 | #179 |
| 2004 | Girls | 9 | #10,690 |
When Was Mario Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Boys
2,936 recorded births
National rank #102
1988 · Boys
2,893 recorded births
National rank #106
1989 · Boys
2,843 recorded births
National rank #116
1990 · Boys
2,823 recorded births
National rank #119
Where Mario Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #213 | 14 |
| TX | #237 | 166 |
| AZ | #260 | 31 |
| CA | #265 | 139 |
| IL | #306 | 35 |
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| NJ | #396 | 20 |