Mario is a distinctive choice, ranked #630 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mario in their class.
💎
UK Rank 2024
#630
US Rank #398
About the Name Mario
Mario has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 142 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #424 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mario is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #398, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mario
Unlikely. With around 60 UK babies named Mario per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mario in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mario has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 142 places in the last five years. Its peak was #424 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Mario is more popular in the US (#398) than in the UK (#630). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mario include: Mario Adrion — Mario Leon Adrion is a German-American comedian, YouTuber, and former fashion model, who has appeared in Vogue magazine, and on ABC, Pro7 as well as Jimmy...; Mario Adinolfi — Mario Adinolfi is an Italian journalist, politician and poker player..
Mario appears in the US top 500 at #398 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
60
UK babies named Mario (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 142 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mario
Likely around 1 other Mario in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mario
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mario Leon Adrion is a German-American comedian, YouTuber, and former fashion model, who has appeared in Vogue magazine, and on ABC, Pro7 as well as Jimmy Kimmel Live! He is best known for his comedy clips on YouTube and his catwalk with Katy Perry on American Idol.
Mario Prada was the founder and original designer of the fashion label Prada, a company specializing in many high-fashion goods for men and women, including shoes, handbags, luggage, and leather goods. Prada was founded in 1913.