Total births
1,314
Girls' name · since 1972
Marquisha
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 1,314 babies named Marquisha, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,314
- total births
- 1972–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Marquisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,314 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marquisha has been recorded 1,314 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1972 to 2011.
- 1,314 total births
- 1972–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,314 girls have been named Marquisha since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,314
- total births
- 1972–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Marquisha was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
97 babies were named Marquisha in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Marquisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marquisha's full recorded timeline at 1991, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2007, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 97 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marquisha at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Marquisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2011
- Peak year (1993)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Marquisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marquisha's strongest decade.
653 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Marquisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 110
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
409 births
- 1990s
1990s
653 births
- 2000s 137
2000s
137 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 653 births (50% of all-time use).
How Marquisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marquisha's total volume
Marquisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marquisha by state
Where Marquisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 102 | 7.8% |
| #2 | California | | 99 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 89 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 37 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 33 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 32 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 21 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 19 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Marquisha's total US births 7.8%
Even split
102 of 1,314 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Marquisha appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marquisha? ▼
1,314 babies have been named Marquisha since 1972. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1993 with 97 births.
When was Marquisha most popular? ▼
Marquisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 653 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Marquisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marquisha are Texas (102 births), California (99 births), Tennessee (89 births).
How long has the name Marquisha been used? ▼
Records for Marquisha go back to 1972, giving 40 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Marquisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marquisha's data
- Marquisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (653 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.
- Texas records the most Marquishas (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Marquisha
Nearby Names Like Marquisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marquisha
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marquisha side by side: Marquisha vs Mary Marquisha vs Margaret Marquisha vs Maria
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, 1972–2011 (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. "Marquisha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,314 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marquisha. 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 Marquisha 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.