Marius Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Marius means 'male' and is associated with strength and bravery.
Meaning of the Name Marius
Marius is a Latin name derived from the Roman family name Marius, which is believed to come from the Latin word 'mas', meaning 'male'. It was a popular name among ancient Roman citizens. Marius is associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and masculinity. The name has historical significance as it was borne by several prominent figures in Roman history.
Popularity of the Name Marius
The popularity for the name Marius peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 80 births, which ranked number 3,820 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Marius had the most male births in 2004 with 80, which ranked number 1,618 out of 13,227 male names. The number of births for the name Marius has declined over the last ten years from 58 births to 50 births, a decline of -13.79%. Among males, Marius has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 58 births to 50 births, a decline of -13.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marius
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- 10 Year Trend of Marius: -13.79%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Marius: -13.79%
Popularity of Marius by State
For males, Marius was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marius. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marius
- Total Births of Marius: 49 (-1.47%)
- Male Births of Marius: 49 (-1.47%)
Given the downward trend of Marius over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.47% decrease in total births, for a total of 49 births in 2024. Male births for Marius have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 49 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.47%.