How Many People Are Named Marquis?

24,940

people in the United States are named Marquis

1 in 13,432 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1634

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0074%

Of US population

Peak Year

1990

1,065 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: African American
Pronunciation: mahr-KEE
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a noble title which was derived from the Old French word marchis "march, borderland", which originally referred to someone who ruled on the borderlands of a realm.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.9%
Male
98.1%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.6 years old

Young (<30) 13,303
53.3%
Adult (30–60) 11,010
44.1%
Senior (>60) 627
2.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Florida 1,927
California 1,805
Georgia 1,691
New York 1,681
Texas 1,575
Illinois 1,353
North Carolina 962
Virginia 940
New Jersey 908
Michigan 907

💡 Fun Facts About "Marquis"

  • 123 babies were named Marquis in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1990
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Florida

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