Total births
93
Boys' name · since 1989
Marq
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 93 babies named Marq, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 93
- total births
- 1989–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
93 boys have been named Marq since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marq has been recorded 93 times among boys since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2017.
- 93 total births
- 1989–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 82% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
93 boys have been named Marq since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 93
- total births
- 1989–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Marq was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
12 babies were named Marq in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Marq's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marq splits its recorded history at 1995: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marq at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Marq popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2017
- Peak year (1997)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Marq by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marq's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Marq births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 76 births (82% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marq? ▼
93 babies have been named Marq since 1989. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1997 with 12 births.
When was Marq most popular? ▼
Marq was most popular in the 1990s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Marq been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marq since 1989 -- 29 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Marq? ▼
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 Marq's data
- Marq's decade-level peak was the 1990s (76 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Marq
Nearby Names Like Marq
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marq
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 Marq side by side: Marq vs Mark Marq vs Martin Marq 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, 1989–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marq: Baby Name Since 1989 - 93 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marq. 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 Marq 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.