Mariano

Meaning: Possibly of Mars
Origin: Latin — Italian/Spanish form of Marianus, a derivative of Marius

Boy's name · #1087 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Mariano is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1896, it stood at #1087 in 2025; about 10,000 boys have been named Mariano along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 12 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#204 in Mexico (2024) · #299 in Italy (2024) · #771 in Ecuador (2025) · #945 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,350 in Belgium (2025) · #2,009 in France (2025) · #2,900 in Austria (2024) · #3,072 in Canada (2024) · #5,120 in England & Wales (2024) · #2,060 in Sweden (2020) · #435 in Puerto Rico (2007).

Famous Marianos

Mariano Rajoy — Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018 (born 1955)
Mariano Díaz — Association football player (born 1993)
Mariano José de Larra — Spanish romantic writer (1809–1837)
Mariano Rumor — Italian politician (1915–1990)
Mariano Andújar — Argentine footballer (born 1983)
Mariano Pernía — Spanish footballer (born 1977)
Mariano Azuela — Mexican author and physician (1873–1952)

In stories & tradition

Mariano Delgado^es — Aquí no hay quien viva (Spanish TV series)

What Marianos become

Among 1,597 notable people named Mariano:

Military figures appear 2.58× more often than among typical names — e.g. Mariano Escobedo, Mexican army general and politician (1826–1902).

Similar names: Lucio · Marcello · Adriano · Aurelio · Marcelino · Amado

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