Marcus Boy

Popularity: #242 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-kus / /ˈmɑːrkəs/

Latin; Roman

Meaning

Latin: male; Roman: dedicated to Mars

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marcus has its roots in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin name 'Marcus', which is related to the god of war, Mars. It was a common name among Roman citizens and has been borne by several notable historical figures. The name has remained popular throughout history and is often associated with strength and valor.

Trend Summary

The name Marcus has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mark
  • Marcos
  • Marc

International Variants

  • Marco (Italian)
  • Marek (Polish)
  • Marc (French)
  • Marcos (Spanish)

Famous people named Marcus

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor known for his philosophical writings and leadership during the Antonine Plague.

Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political leader and activist who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association.

Marcus Mumford is the lead singer of the British band Mumford & Sons, known for their folk-rock music.

Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and is known for his activism in child food poverty.

Fictional characters named Marcus

Marcus Brody is a character in the 'Indiana Jones' franchise, serving as a mentor and ally to Indiana.

Marcus Fenix is the protagonist of the 'Gears of War' video game series, known for his role as a soldier fighting against monstrous enemies.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marcus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Marcus has ranked as high as #108 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Marcus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marcus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 156
12%
TX 156
12%
FL 98
8%
OH 62
5%
NY 56
4%
PA 56
4%
VA 50
4%
GA 45
3%
IL 44
3%
WA 42
3%
NC 39
3%
WI 37
3%
TN 33
3%
IN 31
2%
MI 30
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188047
188145
188246
188338
188457
188544
188639
188723
188847
188938
189033
189128
189244
189351
189446
189536
189639
189738
189844
189946
190048
190144
190244
190344
190442
190553
190661
190746
190851
190949
191063
191164
1912132
1913172
1914192
1915307
1916278
1917283
1918273
1919287
1920321
1921353
1922297
1923320
1924333
1925312
1926310
1927279
1928256
1929248
1930277
1931225
1932222
1933239
1934226
1935226
1936207
1937226
1938224
1939226
1940250
1941265
1942268
1943282
1944277
1945280
1946382
1947392
1948406
1949464
1950556
1951576
1952676
1953725
1954897
1955974
19561,063
19571,036
1958983
19591,208
19601,326
19611,311
19621,372
19631,322
19641,352
19651,373
19661,266
19671,473
19681,538
19692,213
19704,315
19714,409
19723,685
19733,715
19743,802
19753,971
19763,680
19773,847
19783,996
19794,049
19804,262
19814,509
19824,988
19835,638
19845,996
19855,586
19865,279
19874,950
19885,207
19895,395
19905,303
19915,069
19924,545
19935,063
19945,257
19954,648
19964,547
19974,182
19984,015
19993,867
20003,797
20013,696
20023,544
20033,395
20043,480
20053,476
20063,812
20073,670
20083,392
20093,408
20103,131
20112,814
20122,718
20132,534
20142,618
20152,479
20162,182
20172,036
20181,900
20191,721
20201,659
20211,616
20221,478
20231,398
20241,376