How Many People Are Named Marcus?
people in the United States are named Marcus
1 in 1,386 people has this name
Popularity Rank
โญ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
6,060 births
Trend
Declining
๐ Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Roman praenomen, or given name, which was probably derived from the name of the Roman god MARS. This was among the most popular of the Roman praenomina. Famous bearers include Marcus Tullius Cicero (known simply as Cicero), a 1st-century BC statesman and orator, Marcus Antonius (known as Mark Antony), a 1st-century BC politician, and Marcus Aurelius, a notable 2nd-century emperor. This was also the name of a pope of the 4th century. This spelling has occasionally been used in the English-speaking world, though the traditional English form Mark has been more common.
โง Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
๐ฅ Age Distribution
Average Age: 37.3 years old
๐ Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
๐ State-Wise Distribution
๐ก Fun Facts About "Marcus"
- 1,376 babies were named Marcus in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1984
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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