Name meaning & stats
Mario
Mario means “of Mars” (Italian origin). 141,684 US babies since 1940, peak 1980. Notable Marios are 2.0× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“of Mars”
ItalianWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1980
141,684 US babies were named Mario between 1940 and 2025.
Where Marios end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | Medium · 22 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.0× | Medium · 22 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Medium · 19 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Medium · 19 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Marios show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Mario has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Mario is the main spelling
- Mario 100%
- Marrio <1%
- Mareo <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1980)