Holding steady.
Popularity of Marios since 1971
Babies named Marios per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Marios is the Greek form of the Latin name Marius, which has been used in Greece and Cyprus for centuries. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1971 but has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1980, though even then the number of births was very small. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, with only occasional births reported. While not common in English-speaking countries, it is a traditional and well-known name in Greek communities.
Marios is the Greek form of the Latin name Marius, which may be related to Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin mas meaning "male." It has been used in Greece and Cyprus, and gained some popularity in English-speaking countries as a variant of Mario.
Sibling names for Marios
Names that share Marios's style, for a brother or sister.
