Mario is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #180 in 2007 with 2,291 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,377 births ranking #147. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 906 boys born was named Mario. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mario is a lively Italian classic with ancient Roman roots. Its exact original meaning is not certain, though it is usually linked to the old Roman name Marius.
The name has long been used in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America and became globally familiar in the modern era. Its appeal comes from being bright, friendly, and unmistakably established.