Mariano is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 182 boys in the United States.
Mariano at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/abl|m/
About the name Mariano
Mariano belongs to the Spanish and Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Mariano first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #733 in 1912, and in 2024 182 babies received the name — 9,881 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Mariano is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Mariano a boy or girl name?
Mariano is a boy name. In 2024, 182 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Mariano?
Mariano comes from the Spanish and Italian tradition.
How popular is the name Mariano?
Mariano first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #733 in 1912, and 182 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Mariano?
Mariano is pronounced /abl|m/ (IPA).
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