Mario
Mario is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Warlike or dedicated to Mars; alternatively derived from the Latin root for 'male' or 'sea'.
Origin and history
Mario is a classic masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marius. It is widely used in Italian, Spanish, and Croatian cultures, and has enjoyed steady popularity in the United States. In modern pop culture, it is universally recognized as the icon of Nintendo's video game franchise.
Popularity in the United States
151,310 babies in the United States have been named Mario since 1880. It ranks #229 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #374.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.7 %)
- TX (20 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 144 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,506 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,779 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,214 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,994 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,479 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,491 |
| 1970-1980 | 20,949 |
| 1980-1990 | 26,396 |
| 1990-2000 | 24,573 |
| 2000-2010 | 22,430 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,188 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,160 |
Famous people named Mario
- Mario Lopez: Actor, Television Host
- Mario Andretti: Racing Driver
- Mario Lemieux: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Roman gens Maria, popularized by the famous general Gaius Marius.
- Nintendo's famous mascot was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo's original U.S. warehouse.