Marcus
Marcus first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1984, when 5,996 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,341.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Marcus popular?
Declining Marcus is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
| 2020s | 8,879 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24,143 | |
| 2000s | 35,673 | |
| 1990s | 46,497 | |
| 1980s | 51,807 | |
| 1970s | 39,464 | |
| 1960s | 14,545 | |
| 1950s | 8,694 | |
| 1940s | 3,266 | |
| 1930s | 2,298 | |
| 1920s | 3,029 | |
| 1910s | 2,051 | |
| 1900s | 482 | |
| 1890s | 405 | |
| 1880s | 424 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Marcus mean?
A Roman praenomen derived from Mars, the Roman god of war; the association is explicitly warlike. The underlying root is otherwise uncertain.
Nicknames for Marcus
- Marc
- Mark
Variants & spellings
- Markus
- Marco
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcus mean?
Marcus means Of Mars. A Roman praenomen derived from Mars, the Roman god of war; the association is explicitly warlike. The underlying root is otherwise uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Marcus?
Marcus is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Marcus?
Marcus is pronounced “MAR-kus.”
Is Marcus a boy or a girl name?
Marcus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Marcus a popular name right now?
Marcus is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
How popular is the name Marcus?
In 2025, Marcus ranked #258 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Marcus most popular?
Marcus was most popular in 1984, when about 5,996 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Marcus?
Common nicknames for Marcus include Marc, Mark.
What names are similar to Marcus?
Names similar to Marcus include Martin, Vincent, Miles, Silas, Victor.
What names go well with Marcus?
latin names that pair well with Marcus include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.