UK boy's name
Mariusz
Masculine Polish name derived from Maria, meaning "beloved by all".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mariusz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mariusz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2006 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Mariusz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mariusz ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 boys were registered as Mariusz.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mariusz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
7 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Mariusz mean?
Mariusz is a masculine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Latin name Marius. The name has its roots in the ancient Roman era and can be traced back to the Roman Republic and Empire.
The name Marius is believed to have originated from the Latin word "mas," meaning male or masculine. It was a common name among the ancient Romans and was associated with strength, courage, and masculinity. The Polish form, Mariusz, emerged as a Polonized version of the Latin name during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marius can be found in ancient Roman literature, particularly in the works of historians like Plutarch and Suetonius. These authors documented the lives of notable Romans bearing the name, such as Gaius Marius, a renowned Roman general and statesman who lived from 157 BC to 86 BC.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Mariusz, leaving their mark in various fields. One prominent figure was Mariusz Zaruski (1867-1941), a Polish general and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 1924 to 1925. Another notable individual was Mariusz Wilk (1916-1989), a Polish writer and journalist known for his works on World War II and the Polish resistance movement.
In the realm of sports, Mariusz Fyrstenberg (born 1980) is a former professional tennis player from Poland who achieved notable success in doubles competitions, winning several ATP titles. Mariusz Pudzianowski (born 1977) is a Polish strongman, former bodybuilder, and mixed martial artist, renowned for his incredible strength and accomplishments in international competitions.
The name Mariusz has also been associated with religious figures, such as Mariusz Przybyła (1915-1991), a Polish Roman Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in Africa and dedicated his life to helping the poor and underprivileged.
While the name Mariusz has its origins in ancient Roman times, it has remained a popular choice among Polish families throughout the centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Polish people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mariusz over time
The chart below shows babies named Mariusz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mariusz, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mariusz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mariusz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3910 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3188 | 15 | 3 |
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- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
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FAQ
Mariusz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mariusz in the UK right now?
In 2023, Mariusz was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mariusz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Mariusz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mariusz?
Masculine Polish name derived from Maria, meaning "beloved by all".
How many people are called Mariusz in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Mariusz across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.