Names / Boy names
Marcus
Current rank
#258
and easing
All-time peak
#57
in 1984
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
242,900
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #57 in 1984 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
– Strong but approachable, with a polished feel. Stateside, it was first recorded in 1880. Today it sits at #258 and is easing off its highs. It hit its high in 1984 at #57. Across all years, more than 242,900 children have been named this.