boys' name · peaked 1998

Marquez

Every Marquez since 1969 — 5,641 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,965
among boys
Babies in 2025
42
named Marquez
Peak year
1998
258 babies
All-time total
5,641
since 1969

The story of Marquez

Marquez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,965 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1969, 5,641 American babies have been named Marquez. Its peak came in 1998, when 258 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 Marquez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marquez 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 42 #2,965
2024 36 #3,316
2023 45 #2,831
2022 46 #2,817
2021 59 #2,344
2020 67 #2,107
2019 71 #2,057
2018 76 #1,950
2017 73 #1,967
2016 86 #1,778
2015 71 #2,031
2014 89 #1,711
2013 79 #1,822
2012 102 #1,556
2011 121 #1,382
2010 138 #1,265
2009 172 #1,081
2008 162 #1,131
2007 176 #1,062
2006 158 #1,111
2005 185 #948
2004 176 #955
2003 185 #903
2002 174 #922
2001 186 #866
2000 209 #788
1995 204 #753
1990 5 #14,374 139 #871
1985 60 #1,237
1980 21 #2,415
1975 9 #3,829
1970 5 #5,185
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marquez in 2025?

Marquez ranked #2,965 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Marquez?

5,641 babies have been named Marquez in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marquez most popular?

Marquez peaked in 1998, when 258 newborns received the name.

Is Marquez a boy or girl name?

Marquez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marquez rising or falling?

Marquez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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