Boys name · California
Mario in California
Mario was the 266th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 139 babies named Mario that year. Since 1910, California families have named 38,107 babies Mario.
Popularity over time
Mario in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 121st |
| 1926 | 47 | 142nd |
| 1943 | 43 | 222nd |
| 1959 | 292 | 125th |
| 1976 | 546 | 61st |
| 1992 | 947 | 69th |
| 2009 | 490 | 121st |
| 2025 | 139 | 266th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 121st in 1910 to 266th in 2025.
The most babies named Mario in California in a single year was 957, in 1990. Its best showing was 55th among boys names in 1978.
Across the country, Mario reached its best rank of 44th in New Mexico (1979). See Mario in every state →
How popular is Mario in California?
Mario was the 266th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 139 babies named Mario that year. Since 1910, California families have named 38,107 babies Mario.
How many babies are named Mario in California?
In 2025, 139 babies were named Mario in California. The most babies named Mario in California in a single year was 957, in 1990.
What is the rank of Mario in California?
Mario ranked 266th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 55th among boys names in 1978.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.