Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mario.
National Rank (2025)
#438
All-Time Peak Rank
#102 (1980)
Total U.S. Births
151,310
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Mario Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Mario
According to SSA data, Mario achieved its highest historical rank of #102 in 1980. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1980 with 2,936 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 44.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 126 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mario scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-44.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,936Births in 1980
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
126Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:7
1900s:144
1910s:2,506
1920s:4,779
1930s:3,214
1940s:3,994
1950s:10,479
1960s:13,491
1970s:20,949
1980s:26,396
1990s:24,573
2000s:22,430
2010s:13,188
2020s:5,160
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-r-io
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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