Marcos Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marcos is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marcos?
Marcos is spelled M-A-R-C-O-S. The name has 6 letters.
Marcos at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marcos is a variant of Marcus, a name associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.
- Origin
- The name Marcos is commonly associated with the Latin name Marcus, which has roots in ancient Roman culture.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-kohs · 2 syllables
Marcos Popularity in 2025
Rank#516
Recorded Births579
- Boys usage fell 37 places to #516 and recorded 64 fewer 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 Marcos Mean?
Marcos is a variant of Marcus, a name associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.
Origin: The name Marcos is commonly associated with the Latin name Marcus, which has roots in ancient Roman culture.
How Do You Pronounce Marcos?
PronunciationMAR-kohs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marcos?
- History
- Marcos has been used historically in Spanish-speaking countries as a form of the name Marcus.
Marcos Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 579 | #516 |
| 2024 | Boys | 643 | #479 |
| 2023 | Boys | 640 | #475 |
| 2022 | Boys | 619 | #491 |
| 2021 | Boys | 602 | #490 |
| 2020 | Boys | 621 | #480 |
| 2019 | Boys | 658 | #454 |
| 2018 | Boys | 706 | #432 |
| 2017 | Boys | 732 | #425 |
| 2016 | Boys | 722 | #431 |
| 2015 | Boys | 762 | #408 |
| 2014 | Boys | 769 | #405 |
| 2013 | Boys | 870 | #362 |
| 2012 | Boys | 893 | #344 |
| 2011 | Boys | 891 | #340 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,027 | #312 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,212 | #280 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,349 | #261 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,388 | #254 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,386 | #248 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,360 | #246 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,369 | #244 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,379 | #241 |
When Was Marcos 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.
2001 · Boys
1,415 recorded births
National rank #240
2000 · Boys
1,407 recorded births
National rank #239
2007 · Boys
1,388 recorded births
National rank #254
2006 · Boys
1,386 recorded births
National rank #248
Where Marcos 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #306 | 120 |
| TX | #316 | 117 |
| NE | #335 | 7 |
| FL | #338 | 57 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| AZ | #376 | 20 |
| WA | #403 | 18 |
| MD | #437 | 11 |