Marqus
Every Marqus since 1974 — 960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marqus
Marqus 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 1974, 960 American babies have been named Marqus. Its peak came in 1983, when 41 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 Marqus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marqus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,376 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,418 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,954 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,677 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,391 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,236 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,805 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,762 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,069 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,995 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,702 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,758 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,321 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,408 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,958 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,123 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,060 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,288 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,716 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,659 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,924 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,564 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,416 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,175 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marqus in 2025?
Marqus 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 Marqus?
960 babies have been named Marqus in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marqus most popular?
Marqus peaked in 1983, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Marqus a boy or girl name?
Marqus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marqus rising or falling?
Marqus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.