Marius
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ri-us]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Hammer
- Origin
- Romanian
Marius Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,602 baby boys have been named Marius. The name peaked in 2004 with 80 US births that year (rank #1623). In 2024, ranked #2428 nationally — 805 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Marius
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marius births are: California (193), New York (85), Texas (79).
Other Romanian-Origin Names Like Marius
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marius's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Marius
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marius against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).