Mars
How to say it: MARZ · /ˈmɑrz/
From Roman god of war Mars, possibly meaning 'to gleam' - also red planet name used as bold modern choice.
Mars was the 1,355th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 132 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,173 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,355 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 132 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,116 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,173 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mars keeps climbing and the 2020s are its strongest decade yet. At its peak now, it looks poised to rise further.
What goes with it
Crisp and bold, Mars sounds soft yet breathy with strength and creativity. Atlas shares its mythic style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mars is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Mars
- Mars Di Bartolomeo (born 1952)Luxembourgish politician
- Mars Rafikov (1933–2000)Soviet cosmonaut
- Mars Williams (1955–2023)American musician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Mars Inc., the confectionery giant (M&M's, Snickers, Mars bars); identical spelling to the company name.
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