Marcus
Peaked at #57 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Marcus has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Marcus — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1656
in 1983
Last ranked
#16831
in 2022
Years tracked
68
1917–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1917, Marcus reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #1656 nationally with 67 babies given the name that year.
Marcus hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #16831.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #16,831 | 5 |
| 2017 | #17,495 | 5 |
| 2016 | #17,890 | 5 |
| 2012 | #18,575 | 5 |
| 2010 | #18,822 | 5 |
| 2008 | #19,409 | 5 |
| 2007 | #19,441 | 5 |
| 2004 | #5,685 | 22 |
Marcus — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#57
in 1984
Current rank
#256
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Marcus reached its peak popularity for boys in 1984, ranking #57 nationally with 5,996 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #157 (2014) to #256 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Marcus ranks #256 nationally for boys, with 1,376 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #256 | 1,376 |
| 2023 | #249 | 1,398 |
| 2022 | #235 | 1,478 |
| 2021 | #228 | 1,616 |
| 2020 | #226 | 1,659 |
| 2019 | #218 | 1,721 |
| 2018 | #209 | 1,900 |
| 2017 | #194 | 2,036 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marcus most popular?
Marcus was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #57 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marcus 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 Marcus?
At least 241,642 babies have been recorded with the name Marcus in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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