Mario is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #16745 in 2008 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 12 births ranking #8545. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.0%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 315,120 girls born was named Mario. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.