Mariano Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mariano originates from Latin, specifically from 'Marianus', which is linked to the name 'Marius'. The meaning is related to Mars, the Roman god of war. It has evolved through various forms and is commonly used in Spanish and Italian cultures. Mariano is associated with tradition and has biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has notable bearers in contemporary times.
The name Mariano is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mariano has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mariano' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 941st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1030th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1088th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 980th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1042nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1026th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1149th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Mariano' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mariano"
Pronunciation
/maˈɾjano/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Mariano is derived from the Latin name 'Marianus', which is a derivative of 'Marius', a name of uncertain origin but possibly related to the Roman god Mars, the god of war.
Meaning
Belonging to Mars
Language Evolution
Marius (Latin), Marianus (Late Latin), Mariano (Spanish and Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Mariano has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions, and gained popularity during the Middle Ages, often associated with saints.
Variants & Derivatives
Mario, Mariana, Marian
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mariano is viewed positively and is associated with tradition and cultural heritage, particularly in Latin cultures.
Famous People
Mariano Rivera (former professional baseball player), Mariano Rajoy (Spanish politician), Mariano Martínez (Argentinian actor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mariano"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mariano"
"Mariano" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 941st of 7545 | 848 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1030th of 6773 | 744 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1088th of 7552 | 910 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 980th of 10718 | 1,086 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1042nd of 16616 | 1,533 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1026th of 24088 | 2,680 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1149th of 23106 | 2,055 |
Regional Popularity of "Mariano" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
38.94% 537th/1379 |
34.95% 827th/2366 |
41.42% 473rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
45.31% 705th/1556 |
35.78% 842nd/2353 |
33.10% 512th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
32.55% 791st/2430 |
31.58% 901st/2853 |
26.23% 728th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.21% 1093rd/2937 |
22.83% 795th/3483 |
26.72% 940th/3518 |
16.64% 673rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.06% 1255th/3685 |
24.34% 1089th/4475 |
20.39% 1059th/5194 |
10.97% 693rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.70% 1269th/4582 |
28.02% 1447th/5164 |
14.40% 1053rd/7313 |
9.35% 698th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.71% 1622nd/3984 |
37.55% 1685th/4487 |
16.45% 1122nd/6822 |
13.56% 851st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mariano" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mariano"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mariano" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.