girls' name · peaked 1983

Marquita

Every Marquita since 1919 — 11,041 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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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Marquita
Peak year
1983
2,563 babies
All-time total
11,041
since 1919

The story of Marquita

Marquita 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 1919, 11,041 American babies have been named Marquita. Its peak came in 1983, when 2,563 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 Marquita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marquita 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
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 6 #15,728
2014 6 #15,871
2013
2012 9 #11,904
2011 8 #12,953
2010 12 #9,601
2009 10 #11,202
2008 10 #11,312
2007 14 #8,843
2006 12 #9,693
2005 19 #6,445
2004 20 #6,130
2003 28 #4,625
2002 22 #5,384
2001 37 #3,605
2000 40 #3,383
1995 92 #1,620
1990 255 #791
1985 535 #417
1980 120 #1,139
1975 108 #1,088
1970 100 #1,160
1965 73 #1,259
1960 63 #1,390
1955 60 #1,305
1950 49 #1,311
1945 33 #1,409
1940 30 #1,397
1935 23 #1,589
1930 11 #2,798
1925 7 #4,292
1920 5 #5,482
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1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marquita in 2025?

Marquita 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 Marquita?

11,041 babies have been named Marquita in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marquita most popular?

Marquita peaked in 1983, when 2,563 newborns received the name.

Is Marquita a boy or girl name?

Marquita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marquita rising or falling?

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

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