Marius, of Latin origin, is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. It means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'. This name gained popularity during the Roman Empire and has since been used throughout Europe. Marius was notably the given name of the influential French politician, Jean Jaurès.
Over time, the number of babies named Marius has shown fluctuations, with peaks and troughs. In the early years (1881-1928), the number of births was generally low, ranging from 5 to 12 per year. However, there was a significant increase starting in 1962, with 16 births that year, indicating a growing popularity for the name Marius.
This trend continued into the 1970s and 1980s, with the number of births ranging from 18 to 36 per year. The highest point was reached in 1972, with 33 births. After this peak, the popularity of the name began to decline, with the number of births dropping to around 15-25 per year during the 1990s.
The early 2000s saw another increase in popularity for the name Marius, with a significant spike in 2002 (50 births) and 2003 (79 births). However, this was followed by a decline in subsequent years, with the number of births fluctuating between around 40 to 80 per year until 2016.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Marius has continued to decrease, with the total number of births ranging from 33 to 69 per year between 2017 and 2023. The most recent data available shows that there were 50 births in 2022 and 33 births in 2023.
In summary, the name Marius has experienced periods of growth and decline in popularity over time, with significant peaks in the early 1970s, early 2000s, and a steady decrease in recent years.