boy's name
Marqus
MAR-kus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 960
Marqus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1983, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marqus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 255 |
| 1990s | 261 |
| 2000s | 239 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Marqus?
In 2023, Marqus was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marqus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marqus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marqus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marqus
- English MAR-kus
Sibling Names for Marqus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marqus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marqus
How popular is the name Marqus?
In 2023, Marqus was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marqus a girl's or a boy's name?
Marqus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marqus?
Marqus has 2 syllables.
When was Marqus most popular?
Marqus peaked in 1983, when 41 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.