Mariano
Every Mariano since 1896 — 10,077 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariano
Mariano is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,087 in 2025 with 198 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 10,077 American babies have been named Mariano. Its peak came in 2022, when 215 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mariano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 198 | #1,087 |
| 2024 | 182 | #1,152 |
| 2023 | 202 | #1,072 |
| 2022 | 215 | #1,031 |
| 2021 | 175 | #1,151 |
| 2020 | 182 | #1,093 |
| 2019 | 155 | #1,228 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,237 |
| 2017 | 149 | #1,233 |
| 2016 | 134 | #1,336 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1,156 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1,086 |
| 2013 | 170 | #1,092 |
| 2012 | 180 | #1,057 |
| 2011 | 208 | #955 |
| 2010 | 163 | #1,141 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1,154 |
| 2008 | 167 | #1,103 |
| 2007 | 214 | #929 |
| 2006 | 179 | #1,027 |
| 2005 | 182 | #963 |
| 2004 | 146 | #1,087 |
| 2003 | 150 | #1,041 |
| 2002 | 156 | #1,001 |
| 2001 | 167 | #931 |
| 2000 | 167 | #922 |
| 1995 | 123 | #1,002 |
| 1990 | 93 | #1,113 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,075 |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,036 |
| 1975 | 74 | #958 |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,077 |
| 1965 | 43 | #1,154 |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,129 |
| 1955 | 47 | #1,097 |
| 1950 | 38 | #1,174 |
| 1945 | 39 | #1,025 |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,016 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,182 |
| 1930 | 57 | #883 |
| 1925 | 53 | #929 |
| 1920 | 56 | #927 |
| 1915 | 37 | #1,063 |
| 1910 | 13 | #912 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,018 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mariano
- Mariano Rajoy Politician · b. 1955
- Mariano Rampolla Religious figure · 1843–1913
- Mariano José de Larra Writer · 1809–1837
- Mariano Fortuny Painter · 1871–1949
- Mariano Rumor Politician · 1915–1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mariano in 2025?
Mariano ranked #1,087 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 198 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariano?
10,077 babies have been named Mariano in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariano most popular?
Mariano peaked in 2022, when 215 newborns received the name.
Is Mariano a boy or girl name?
Mariano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariano rising or falling?
Mariano is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mariano?
Well-known people named Mariano include Mariano Rajoy (politician), Mariano Rampolla (religious figure), Mariano José de Larra (writer).