Total births
960
Boys' name · since 1974
Marqus
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 960 babies named Marqus, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 960
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Marqus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 960 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marqus has been recorded 960 times among boys since 1974, 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 1974 to 2023.
- 960 total births
- 1974–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
960 boys have been named Marqus since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 960
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Marqus was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
41 babies were named Marqus in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Marqus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marqus splits its recorded history at 1998: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2019 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marqus at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Marqus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2023
- Peak year (1983)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Marqus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marqus's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Marqus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 80
1970s
80 births
- 1980s
1980s
255 births
- 1990s
1990s
261 births
- 2000s
2000s
239 births
- 2010s
2010s
111 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 261 births (27% of all-time use).
How Marqus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Marqus's total volume
Marqus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marqus by state
Where Marqus concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 41 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Marqus's total US births 4.3%
Even split
41 of 960 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marqus? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 960 babies named Marqus. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 41 births.
When was Marqus most popular? ▼
Marqus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Marqus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marqus are California (41 births), Texas (10 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Marqus been used? ▼
Records for Marqus go back to 1974, giving 50 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Marqus? ▼
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 Marqus's data
- Marqus's decade-level peak was the 1990s (261 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marquss (41 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 Marqus
Nearby Names Like Marqus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marqus
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 Marqus side by side: Marqus vs Mark Marqus vs Martin Marqus vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1974–2023 (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. "Marqus: Baby Name Since 1974 - 960 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marqus. 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 Marqus 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 June 2026.