Marques
Every Marques since 1952 — 8,093 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marques
Marques is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,487 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 8,093 American babies have been named Marques. Its peak came in 1983, when 350 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marques stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marques year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,487 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,574 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,557 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,255 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,583 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,543 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,923 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,146 |
| 2017 | — | — | 53 | #2,438 |
| 2016 | — | — | 52 | #2,457 |
| 2015 | — | — | 63 | #2,180 |
| 2014 | — | — | 76 | #1,915 |
| 2013 | — | — | 93 | #1,641 |
| 2012 | — | — | 102 | #1,555 |
| 2011 | — | — | 113 | #1,457 |
| 2010 | — | — | 176 | #1,094 |
| 2009 | — | — | 167 | #1,109 |
| 2008 | — | — | 206 | #973 |
| 2007 | — | — | 245 | #856 |
| 2006 | — | — | 255 | #801 |
| 2005 | — | — | 271 | #747 |
| 2004 | — | — | 228 | #793 |
| 2003 | — | — | 202 | #855 |
| 2002 | — | — | 149 | #1,030 |
| 2001 | — | — | 142 | #1,040 |
| 2000 | — | — | 169 | #915 |
| 1995 | — | — | 224 | #711 |
| 1990 | — | — | 157 | #816 |
| 1985 | — | — | 223 | #589 |
| 1980 | — | — | 214 | #592 |
| 1975 | — | — | 103 | #821 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,198 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,789 |
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Famous people named Marques
- Marques Batista de Abreu Soccer player · b. 1973
- Marques Johnson Basketball player · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marques in 2025?
Marques ranked #4,487 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marques?
8,093 babies have been named Marques in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marques most popular?
Marques peaked in 1983, when 350 newborns received the name.
Is Marques a boy or girl name?
Marques is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marques rising or falling?
Marques is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marques?
Well-known people named Marques include Marques Batista de Abreu (soccer player), Marques Johnson (basketball player).