Marco Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marco is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marco?
Marco is spelled M-A-R-C-O. The name has 5 letters.
Marco at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marco is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which means “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war.
- Origin
- Marco is commonly associated with Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures as a form of the Latin name Marcus.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-koh · 2 syllables
Marco Popularity in 2025
Rank#370
Recorded Births862
- Boys usage rose 16 places to #370 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marco Mean?
Marco is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which means “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war.
Origin: Marco is commonly associated with Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures as a form of the Latin name Marcus.
How Do You Pronounce Marco?
PronunciationMAR-koh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marco?
- History
- The name Marco has historical usage in Italy and other Romance language regions and is linked to notable historical figures such as Marco Polo.
Marco Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 862 | #370 |
| 2024 | Boys | 843 | #386 |
| 2023 | Boys | 836 | #382 |
| 2022 | Boys | 878 | #371 |
| 2021 | Boys | 786 | #399 |
| 2020 | Boys | 786 | #393 |
| 2019 | Boys | 831 | #379 |
| 2018 | Boys | 918 | #360 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,010 | #336 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,063 | #326 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,086 | #320 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,129 | #309 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,216 | #285 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,304 | #272 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,257 | #280 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,312 | #264 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,464 | #242 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,678 | #224 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,867 | #209 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,865 | #206 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,117 | #187 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 2,011 | #191 |
When Was Marco Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Boys
2,117 recorded births
National rank #187
2001 · Boys
2,109 recorded births
National rank #179
2002 · Boys
2,027 recorded births
National rank #186
2000 · Boys
2,027 recorded births
National rank #181
Where Marco Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #246 | 158 |
| FL | #255 | 81 |
| CA | #260 | 143 |
| NJ | #263 | 35 |
| AZ | #272 | 29 |
| MA | #274 | 21 |
| CT | #281 | 11 |
| NY | #288 | 65 |