Marcus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marcus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marcus?
Marcus is spelled M-A-R-C-U-S. The name has 6 letters.
Marcus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marcus is commonly associated with the Roman god of war, Mars, suggesting the meaning “dedicated to Mars” or “warlike.”
- Origin
- The name Marcus is of Latin origin and is commonly linked to ancient Roman naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-kus · 2 syllables
Marcus Popularity in 2025
Rank#258
Recorded Births1,341
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #258 and recorded 41 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 Marcus Mean?
Marcus is commonly associated with the Roman god of war, Mars, suggesting the meaning “dedicated to Mars” or “warlike.”
Origin: The name Marcus is of Latin origin and is commonly linked to ancient Roman naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Marcus?
PronunciationMAR-kus
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marcus?
- History
- Marcus has been used continuously since ancient Roman times and is found in many historical texts related to Roman history and society.
Marcus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,341 | #258 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,382 | #256 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,400 | #250 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,479 | #235 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,616 | #228 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,661 | #226 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,722 | #218 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,901 | #209 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,037 | #194 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,183 | #183 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,481 | #168 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,620 | #157 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,536 | #159 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,718 | #149 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,814 | #145 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,131 | #130 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,409 | #123 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 3,392 | #125 |
When Was Marcus 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.
1984 · Boys
5,996 recorded births
National rank #57
1983 · Boys
5,637 recorded births
National rank #58
1985 · Boys
5,586 recorded births
National rank #61
1989 · Boys
5,395 recorded births
National rank #67
Where Marcus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #169 | 8 |
| OR | #170 | 24 |
| MA | #173 | 39 |
| WA | #176 | 49 |
| MS | #189 | 16 |
| PA | #191 | 67 |
| ND | #191 | 6 |
| UT | #193 | 28 |