Mario
Peaked at #102 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1897, Mario has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Mario — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2332
in 1973
Last ranked
#16745
in 2008
Years tracked
67
1917–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Mario reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #2332 nationally with 33 babies given the name that year.
Mario hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #16745.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #16,745 | 6 |
| 2006 | #19,018 | 5 |
| 2004 | #11,294 | 9 |
| 2003 | #15,063 | 6 |
| 2002 | #14,751 | 6 |
| 2001 | #8,545 | 12 |
| 1999 | #12,191 | 7 |
| 1998 | #13,500 | 6 |
Mario — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#102
in 1980
Current rank
#398
in 2024
Years tracked
126
1897–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1897, Mario reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #102 nationally with 2,936 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #269 (2014) to #398 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Mario ranks #398 nationally for boys, with 808 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #398 | 808 |
| 2023 | #406 | 788 |
| 2022 | #365 | 901 |
| 2021 | #348 | 937 |
| 2020 | #329 | 998 |
| 2019 | #323 | 1,030 |
| 2018 | #327 | 1,021 |
| 2017 | #307 | 1,138 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mario most popular?
Mario was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #102 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mario becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mario?
At least 151,662 babies have been recorded with the name Mario in the US since 1897, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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