Mario

At a glance

Mario ranks #1028 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (100% male). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Mario?

#1,028dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,780male dogs
118dogs in the records
#539cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 97%Not recorded 3%

0% girls · 100% boys among 115 dogs with a recorded sex

Mario over the years

Rising
02.54.92013: 3.0, 2014: 4.3, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 0.9, 2017: 0.2, 2018: 0.2, 2019: 0.4, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 1.2, 2022: 1.1, 2023: 1.1, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Mario per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Mario

Questions

Is Mario a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Mario for dogs?

Mario is the #1,028 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 118 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Mario?

Mario is said in 3 syllables: Ma·ri·o. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Mario?

Mary, Murray and Marie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Mario?

Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called Mario.

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