Mars
Every Mars since 1923 — 1,522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mars
Mars is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,615 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 1,522 American babies have been named Mars — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 190 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 Mars stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mars year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,947 | 105 | #1,615 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,983 | 125 | #1,452 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,098 | 154 | #1,256 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,515 | 113 | #1,572 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,574 | 144 | #1,306 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,239 | 98 | #1,643 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,109 | 90 | #1,751 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,627 | 77 | #1,931 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,603 | 74 | #1,951 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,555 | 57 | #2,325 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,950 |
| 2014 | — | — | 34 | #3,280 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,563 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,853 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,065 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,255 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,090 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,492 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,479 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,542 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,416 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,693 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,531 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,302 |
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| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,252 |
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Famous people named Mars
- Mars Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mars in 2025?
Mars ranked #1,615 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mars?
1,522 babies have been named Mars in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mars most popular?
Mars peaked in 2023, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Mars a boy or girl name?
Mars is used for both: about 13% of babies named Mars have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Mars rising or falling?
Mars is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mars?
Well-known people named Mars include Mars (politician).