Mariano

Mariano - A very unique male name

Mariano appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #600. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mariano and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mariano? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mariano. The baby boy name Mariano was given to 147 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1092 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,975 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mariano peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 559.

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Mariano is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mariano is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #661 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,944.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mariano is where you live.

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Mariano origin and meaning

Italian and Spanish, from Latin

From Latin Marianus, a derivative of the Roman name Marius (whose own root is uncertain)

Mariano is the Italian and Spanish form of Marianus, a name also tied by devotion to the Virgin Mary. It has a long, steady US history since 1910 at low levels, and has risen modestly since 2020 to a recent high in 2022.

Attested etymology

Mariano is a 7 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Mariano, pop culture references for the name Mariano and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mariano

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mariano, sorted by popularity.

Marion / Myron / Marino / Marwan / Merwin / Miran / Marin / Moroni / Miron / Marian /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Mariano

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mariano a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mariano?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mah-ree-AH-noh · /ˌmɑriˈɑnoʊ/

Around the world

• Mariano (Portuguese) — Used as-is in Portuguese
• Marius (French) — The related French form from the same Latin root

Spellings and nicknames

• Mario — The shorter related name, a separate established entry

Nicknames: Nano

Famous bearers

• Mariano Rivera — Panamanian baseball closer for the New York Yankees, the first unanimous Hall of Fame selection (b. 1969) Contemporary
• Mariano Rajoy — Prime minister of Spain, 2011–2018 (b. 1955) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Mariano offers Italian and Spanish families a full, formal classic that shortens easily and is rarely heard in US classrooms.

Worth knowing

• Sometimes mistaken for the feminine Mariana at a glance