Total births
20
Boys' name · since 1982
Marcua
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Marcua, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1982–1989
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Marcua is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 20 have been recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Marcua recorded 20 times among boys since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 1989.
- 20 total births
- 1982–1989 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 boys have been named Marcua since 1982, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1989.
- 20
- total births
- 1982–1989
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Marcua was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
10 babies were named Marcua in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Marcua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marcua's full recorded timeline at 1986, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marcua at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Marcua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–1989
- Peak year (1989)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Marcua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Marcua's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Marcua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 20 births (100% of all-time use).
Marcua by state
Where Marcua concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 25.0% |
California share of Marcua's total US births 25.0%
5 of 20 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marcua? ▼
20 babies have been named Marcua since 1982. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1989 with 10 births.
When was Marcua most popular? ▼
Marcua was most popular in the 1980s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Marcua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marcua are California (5 births).
How long has the name Marcua been used? ▼
Records for Marcua go back to 1982, giving 8 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Marcua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Marcua's data
- California records the most Marcuas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marcua
Nearby Names Like Marcua
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marcua
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Marcua side by side: Marcua vs Mark Marcua vs Martin Marcua vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marcua: Baby Name Since 1982 - 20 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marcua. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marcua draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.