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The name Mario originates from Italian, derived from the Latin name Marius, which is linked to the meaning of being male or manly. The name has evolved through various forms in history, maintaining a strong cultural significance particularly in Italy. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. Mario gained significant popularity in the late 19th century and saw a resurgence in global recognition due to the Nintendo video game character. Variants include Marius and Mara, and it currently holds a playful and positive image.

The name Mario is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mario has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mario' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 274th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 309th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 227th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 149th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 116th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 181st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 315th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5597th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4671st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2744th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3943rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16178th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Mario' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.