Marciano
Boy name · French · Italian · Latin
Meaningof Mars · Italian
- US rank
- #3,181
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,765 in 1953
37 babies were named Marciano in the US in 2025. It has dropped 45 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marciano you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 46,083 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marciano, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marciano would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarciano first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1953, when it reached #1,765.
- Then vs nowMarciano is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 46,083.
- TrendMarciano has slipped 45 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,181. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Italian, Marciano means “of Mars”. Our records link it to French, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Marciano
Marciano is a boy name of French, Italian and Latin origin meaning “of Mars”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ano”. US birth records list Marciano for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 89 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #1,765 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,181, with 37 babies.
Origin:French namesItalian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.8 | 260,870 boys |
| 1920s | 4.1 | 245,700 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 341,297 boys |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 219,298 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 287,356 boys |
| 1970s | 5.0 | 200,000 boys |
| 1980s | 5.8 | 172,712 boys |
| 1990s | 6.1 | 165,017 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 95,877 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,347 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,556 boys |
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- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
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- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Marciano
What does the name Marciano mean?
Marciano means “of Mars” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Marciano?
Marciano has French, Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Marciano a boy or girl name?
Marciano is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marciano?
Marciano ranked #3,181 for US boys in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#1,765).