Marc
Peaked at #60 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1901, Marc has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Marc — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2827
in 1970
Last ranked
#9621
in 2000
Years tracked
46
1946–2000
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1946, Marc reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #2827 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Marc hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2000, when it stood at #9621.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,621 | 10 |
| 1997 | #13,105 | 6 |
| 1994 | #14,841 | 5 |
| 1993 | #11,306 | 7 |
| 1992 | #11,219 | 7 |
| 1990 | #10,918 | 7 |
| 1989 | #8,473 | 9 |
| 1988 | #6,934 | 11 |
Marc — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#60
in 1970
Current rank
#1191
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1901–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1901, Marc reached its peak popularity for boys in 1970, ranking #60 nationally with 5,011 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #642 (2014) to #1191 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Marc ranks #1191 nationally for boys, with 172 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,191 | 172 |
| 2023 | #1,099 | 194 |
| 2022 | #1,100 | 195 |
| 2021 | #1,012 | 217 |
| 2020 | #1,091 | 182 |
| 2019 | #964 | 222 |
| 2018 | #831 | 269 |
| 2017 | #787 | 298 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marc most popular?
Marc was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #60 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marc becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marc?
At least 140,973 babies have been recorded with the name Marc in the US since 1901, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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