Mars
boy name#1609 in 2025Mars entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #1253 in 2023, ranks #1609 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1923–2025
#1609
rank today
#1253
peak (2023)
105
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3791 |
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
| 1960s | #3930 |
| 1970s | #5010 |
| 1980s | #6423 |
| 1990s | #7971 |
| 2000s | #8958 |
| 2010s | #3331 |
| 2020s | #1469 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mars has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Mars are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mars is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mars in 2025?
- Mars ranks #1609 among US boy names in 2025, with 105 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mars most popular?
- Mars peaked in 2023, reaching #1253 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mars with classmates?
- Mars will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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