Marquis
Every Marquis since 1880 — 25,041 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marquis
Marquis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,672 in 2025 with 99 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 25,041 American babies have been named Marquis. Its peak came in 1990, when 1,065 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 Marquis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marquis 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 | — | — | 99 | #1,672 |
| 2024 | — | — | 124 | #1,466 |
| 2023 | — | — | 136 | #1,375 |
| 2022 | — | — | 141 | #1,335 |
| 2021 | — | — | 153 | #1,249 |
| 2020 | — | — | 169 | #1,151 |
| 2019 | — | — | 223 | #960 |
| 2018 | — | — | 207 | #1,004 |
| 2017 | — | — | 201 | #1,009 |
| 2016 | — | — | 223 | #939 |
| 2015 | — | — | 230 | #928 |
| 2014 | — | — | 270 | #838 |
| 2013 | — | — | 275 | #802 |
| 2012 | — | — | 300 | #764 |
| 2011 | — | — | 333 | #697 |
| 2010 | — | — | 375 | #644 |
| 2009 | — | — | 410 | #614 |
| 2008 | — | — | 445 | #577 |
| 2007 | — | — | 452 | #569 |
| 2006 | — | — | 455 | #552 |
| 2005 | — | — | 471 | #523 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,842 | 583 | #446 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,078 | 534 | #469 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,762 | 457 | #501 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,952 | 531 | #455 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,416 | 586 | #422 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,175 | 913 | #289 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,777 | 1,037 | #258 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,999 | 504 | #364 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,885 | 311 | #476 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,036 | 156 | #662 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,806 | 87 | #865 |
| 1965 | — | — | 20 | #1,799 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,391 |
| 1955 | — | — | 18 | #1,887 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,733 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,516 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,770 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,974 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,855 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,147 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,545 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,976 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,762 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,194 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #720 |
Famous people named Marquis
- Marquis de Sade Writer · 1740–1814
- Marquis de Condorcet Philosopher · 1743–1794
- Marquis of Haihun Politician · -92–-59
- Marquis de Custine Writer · 1790–1857
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marquis in 2025?
Marquis ranked #1,672 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 99 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marquis?
25,041 babies have been named Marquis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marquis most popular?
Marquis peaked in 1990, when 1,065 newborns received the name.
Is Marquis a boy or girl name?
Marquis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marquis rising or falling?
Marquis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marquis?
Well-known people named Marquis include Marquis de Sade (writer), Marquis de Condorcet (philosopher), Marquis of Haihun (politician).