Marquette
Every Marquette since 1937 — 1,929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marquette
Marquette is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1937, 1,929 American babies have been named Marquette — about 66% boys and 34% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Marquette stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marquette 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,473 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,329 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,350 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,376 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,438 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,364 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,411 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,314 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,948 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,401 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,426 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,455 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,291 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,692 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,690 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,138 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,951 | 17 | #4,615 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,652 | 15 | #4,959 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,244 | 25 | #2,895 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,985 | 42 | #1,861 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,797 | 25 | #2,205 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,842 | 30 | #1,893 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,356 | 24 | #1,981 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,165 | 17 | #2,260 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,709 | 8 | #3,157 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,507 | 6 | #3,917 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,615 | 8 | #3,119 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,855 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marquette in 2025?
Marquette did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marquette?
1,929 babies have been named Marquette in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marquette most popular?
Marquette peaked in 1992, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Marquette a boy or girl name?
Marquette is used for both: about 34% of babies named Marquette have been girls and 66% boys.
Is the name Marquette rising or falling?
Marquette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.