Total births
239
Unisex name · since 2012
Marz
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 239 babies named Marz, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3979
- among boys today
- 239
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Marz currently ranks #3979 among unisex names in America, with 239 babies recorded since 2012.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marz has been recorded 239 times among boys since 2012, currently ranked #3979 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #3979 among boys today
- 239 born since 2012
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marz is currently the #3979 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 239 born since 2012, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3979
- among boys today
- 239
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Marz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3979
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Marz was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
37 babies were named Marz in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Marz compares
239 41th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marz's all-time total is 35% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 239 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marz's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,979
Active since
2012
Marz popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Marz popularity over time - girls
74 total births recorded since 2019 (Marz as girls' name)
Marz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Marz's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Marz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 68
2010s
68 births
- 2020s
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 171 births (72% of all-time use).
Marz by state
Where Marz concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 6.3% |
California share of Marz's total US births 6.3%
15 of 239 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marz? ▼
Since 2012, Social Security records show 239 babies named Marz. Today it holds rank #3979 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 37 births.
When was Marz most popular? ▼
Marz was most popular in the 2020s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Marz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marz are California (15 births).
Is Marz a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marz is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 239 births, and as a girl's name it has 74 births.
How long has the name Marz been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marz since 2012 -- 14 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Marz? ▼
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 Marz's data
- California records the most Marzs (15 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 Marz
Nearby Names Like Marz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marz
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 Marz side by side: Marz vs Mark Marz vs Martin Marz vs Marvin
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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, 2012–2025 (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. "Marz: #3979 Unisex Name - 239 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marz. 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 Marz 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.