Marquise Unisex

Popularity: #864 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmar-KEEZ / mɑːrˈkiːz

French; Latin

Meaning

French: nobleman; Latin: mark or boundary

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marquise is derived from the French title 'marquis,' which denotes a noble rank. It has historical significance in the context of French aristocracy. The Latin root relates to the concept of a boundary or marker, reflecting territorial significance. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with nobility and elegance.

Trend Summary

The name Marquise has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.

Similar Names

MarquisMarquesMarekMarcellus

Variants

  • Marquese
  • Marquis

International Variants

  • Marquês (Portuguese)
  • Marquess (English)

Famous people named Marquise

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Fictional characters named Marquise

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Sibling Suggestions

MarcusMarcelMariusMalcolmMaxim

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marquise was first seen in the United States in 1969. Marquise has ranked as high as #691 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Marquise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marquise (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 9
47%
OH 5
26%
PA 5
26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196911
197013
197111
19726
197317
197414
197528
197632
197739
197843
197953
198061
198154
198275
198385
1984102
1985109
1986113
1987142
1988196
1989278
1990333
1991369
1992343
1993433
1994502
1995644
1996543
1997574
1998517
1999412
2000336
2001296
2002282
2003280
2004261
2005238
2006234
2007216
2008224
2009226
2010181
2011171
2012153
2013146
2014132
2015136
2016110
2017113
2018113
2019106
2020103
202192
2022102
202378
202460