Mario
boy name#438 in 2025Mario entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #102 in 1980, ranks #438 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1897–2025
#438
rank today
#102
peak (1980)
721
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #852 |
| 1900s | #740 |
| 1910s | #295 |
| 1920s | #259 |
| 1930s | #309 |
| 1940s | #319 |
| 1950s | #221 |
| 1960s | #198 |
| 1970s | #131 |
| 1980s | #111 |
| 1990s | #142 |
| 2000s | #177 |
| 2010s | #276 |
| 2020s | #380 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mario has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 130,000 people named Mario are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mario alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mario in 2025?
- Mario ranks #438 among US boy names in 2025, with 721 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mario most popular?
- Mario peaked in 1980, reaching #102 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mario with classmates?
- Mario will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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