Mario
Meaning: Of Mars, manly, warlike
Origin: Italian/Spanish/Latin
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #261
Total births: 16,713
History: Italian form meaning warlike. Mario has been present in France through the large Italian community. Mario Bros. video games are enormously popular in France. The name bridges Italian heritage and French pop culture.
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| Current rank (2021) | #722 |
| Babies named Mario in 2021 | 50 |
| Total recorded in France | 16,671 |
| Peak year | 1959 (460 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #78 |
| Years in records | 1900–2021 (122 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 19 spots |
Frequently asked about Mario
What does the name Mario mean?
Mario means “Of Mars, manly, warlike” from Italian/Spanish/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Mario?
Mario has Italian/Spanish/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, manly, warlike”.
How popular is Mario in France?
Mario ranked #722 in France in 2021 — given to 50 babies that year.
When was Mario most popular?
Mario peaked in 1959 with 460 babies registered that year in France.
Is Mario a boy or girl name?
Mario is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Marios in registered births are male.
Is the name Mario rising or falling in popularity?
Mario has risen 19 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #741 in 2016 to #722 in 2021.
How long has Mario been recorded in France?
Mario appears in birth records in France across 122 years — from 1900 through 2021.