Mario
Pronunciation: [ m-AHR-ee-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mario first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 1,007 babies have been named Mario in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mario is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,951 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,951
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Mario is also used as a boy name, ranked #399.
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About the Name Mario
Mario is a girl name .
Is Mario a boy or girl name? Mario is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,951 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #399. Mario is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mario is currently ranked #37,951 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mario include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mario include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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