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Mario
BoyMeaning of Mario: Italian: 'warlike'
Mario is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 455th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 630th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#455
721 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#630
60 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
152,403
First recorded 1897 · peak 1980
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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