Mariano
How to say it: mah-ree-AH-noh · /ˌmɑriˈɑnoʊ/
From Latin Marianus, related to Marius (possibly from Mars, god of war) or the Virgin Mary. Common in Catholic tradition.
Mariano was the 979th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 198 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #880 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #979 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 198 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,744 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #880 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Now in the 2020s, Mariano has found its finest moment so far. Perched at its peak, it should continue upward.
What goes with it
Rolling and soft with a musical four syllable rhythm, Mariano travels well. Emilio would complement it gracefully.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mariano is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Mariano
- Mariano Rajoy (born 1955)Spanish politician
- Mariano Díaz (born 1993)Spanish-Dominican Republic association football player
- Mariano Andújar (born 1983)Argentine association football player
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