Mario
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars, manly, warlike
Origin: Italian/Spanish/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #438 in 2025 with 721 babies born.
History: Mario is the Italian and Spanish form of Marius, a Roman family name related to Mars, the god of war. It has been widely used in Italy and Latin America for centuries. In popular culture it is overwhelmingly identified with Nintendo's Super Mario, the moustachioed plumber who became the most recognizable character in video game history.
Famous people named Mario: Mario (Nintendo character)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mario? About 1 in 4,617 babies born in 2025 were named Mario, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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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?
Mario ranked #438 in 2025 — given to 721 babies that year.
When was Mario most popular?
Mario peaked in 1980 with 2,936 babies registered that year.
Is Mario a boy or girl name?
Mario is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Marios in registered births are male.
Is the name Mario rising or falling in popularity?
Mario has fallen 109 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #329 in 2020 to #438 in 2025.
How long has Mario been recorded?
Mario appears in birth records across 127 years — from 1897 through 2025.