Mars Name Popularity and Statistics
Mars is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mars?
Mars is spelled M-A-R-S. The name has 4 letters.
Mars Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,878
Recorded Births27
Rank#1,609
Recorded Births105
- Girls usage rose 15 places to #4,878 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 161 places to #1,609 and recorded 20 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.
Mars Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 27 | #4,878 |
| 2025 | Boys | 105 | #1,609 |
| 2024 | Girls | 27 | #4,893 |
| 2024 | Boys | 125 | #1,448 |
| 2023 | Girls | 36 | #4,047 |
| 2023 | Boys | 154 | #1,253 |
| 2022 | Girls | 15 | #7,281 |
| 2022 | Boys | 113 | #1,566 |
| 2021 | Girls | 30 | #4,507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 144 | #1,306 |
| 2020 | Girls | 19 | #6,083 |
| 2020 | Boys | 98 | #1,634 |
| 2019 | Girls | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2019 | Boys | 90 | #1,737 |
| 2018 | Girls | 15 | #7,409 |
| 2018 | Boys | 77 | #1,920 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 74 | #1,935 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 57 | #2,305 |
| 2015 | Boys | 27 | #3,882 |
| 2014 | Boys | 34 | #3,234 |
| 2013 | Boys | 21 | #4,463 |
| 2012 | Boys | 27 | #3,807 |
When Was Mars 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.
2023 · Boys
154 recorded births
National rank #1,253
2021 · Boys
144 recorded births
National rank #1,306
2024 · Boys
125 recorded births
National rank #1,448
2022 · Boys
113 recorded births
National rank #1,566
Where Mars 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MO | #869 | 5 |
| IL | #1,023 | 7 |
| CA | #1,119 | 18 |
| GA | #1,350 | 5 |
| TX | #1,652 | 10 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |