Marius

Marius is a boy's name of English 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 57 boys in the United States.

Marius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marius

Marius belongs to the English & American 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, Marius first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #964 in 1881, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 2,602 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marius in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#964 in 1881
Peak year
2004
Babies named Marius in 2024
57
Total since 1880
2,602

Marius in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#731 in 2019
Babies named Marius in 2025
18
Total since 1996
485

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marius mean?

The meaning of Marius is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marius a boy or girl name?

Marius is a boy name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marius?

Marius comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marius?

Marius first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #964 in 1881, and 57 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.