Marius
Marius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars, male, or of the sea.
Origin and history
Marius is a classical name derived from an ancient Roman family name, likely connected to Mars, the Roman god of war, or the Latin word for male or sea. While historically prominent in Europe, particularly in France and Romania, it remains a relatively rare choice in the United States, given to around fifty boys per year recently.
Popularity in the United States
2,654 babies in the United States have been named Marius since 1880. It ranks #2516 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1612.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- NY (15.7 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 82 |
| 1930-1940 | 66 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 182 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 599 |
| 2010-2019 | 613 |
| 2020-2029 | 315 |
Famous people named Marius
- Marius Petipa: Choreographer, Ballet dancer
- Marius Pudzianowski: Strongman, MMA fighter
Fun facts
- Gaius Marius was a prominent Roman general and statesman whose military reforms transformed the late Roman Republic.
- Marius Pontmercy is one of the central romantic heroes in Victor Hugo's landmark 1862 novel Les Misérables.