How Many People Are Named Mario?
Complete statistics for the name Mario: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mario, a rare male name with Italian roots, stands out among 1 in 2,557 Americans. With around 129,045 people bearing it today, Mario has seen its peak popularity in 1980.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep connection to the soul.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 151,662 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mario Through the Generations
Over the decades, Mario has maintained a steady presence, peaking in 1980 with 2,974 births. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 46,956 under 30, 71,461 aged 30-60, and 33,245 over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced mix of younger and older generations, reflecting its status as a name between classic and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Mario
Mario is the Italian, French, Croatian, Czech, Norwegian, Slovak, Serbian, Hungarian, Slovene, Polish, Spanish, Danish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Bulgarian, Greek, German, Dutch, Maltese, and English form of the Latin Roman name Marius.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mario's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Mario
How Many People Have the Name Mario?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 759 people in the United States currently share the name Mario. That works out to roughly 1 in every 436,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mario a Common or Rare Name?
Mario is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mario in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Mario Most Popular?
The name Mario reached peak popularity in 1980, with 2,974 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mario?
Approximately 759 people named Mario live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 759. That works out to roughly 1 in 436,692 Americans.
Is Mario a rare name?
Mario is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 436,692 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mario mean?
The meaning and origin of Mario are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mario more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Mario are male and 1% are female.
When was Mario most popular?
Mario peaked in 1980 with 2,974 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.