Marquita
Peaked at #112 nationally in 1983, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1919, Marquita has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marquita — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#112
in 1983
Last ranked
#15726
in 2015
Years tracked
93
1919–2015
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Marquita reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #112 nationally with 2,543 babies given the name that year.
Marquita hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2015, when it stood at #15726.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | #15,726 | 6 |
| 2014 | #15,868 | 6 |
| 2012 | #11,903 | 9 |
| 2011 | #12,952 | 8 |
| 2010 | #9,598 | 12 |
| 2009 | #11,199 | 10 |
| 2008 | #11,311 | 10 |
| 2007 | #8,843 | 14 |
Marquita — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2466
in 1983
Last ranked
#5052
in 1989
Years tracked
2
1983–1989
Trend
Falling
Marquita was already at its most popular for boys in 1983 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #2466), with 20 babies given the name that year.
Marquita hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #5052.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #5,052 | 10 |
| 1983 | #2,466 | 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marquita most popular?
Marquita was most popular in 1983, when it ranked #112 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marquita becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marquita?
At least 11,040 babies have been recorded with the name Marquita in the US since 1919, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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