Marcos
Boy name · #516 in 2025 · Uniqueness 58/100
Marcos ranks #516 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 579 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #408, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,109 boys born in 2025 was named Marcos.
The 137-year story
Marcos first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 1,415 boys were named Marcos — good for #240 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Marcos per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Marcos in class?
Marcos scores 58 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Marcos is most common
Geography matters for names, and Marcos is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Marcoss were CA (120), TX (117), FL (57), NY (24), AZ (20). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Marcos
Statistically, parents drawn to Marcos tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Moises, Alexis, Morgan, Tomas, and Marco.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marcos | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 579 | #516 |
| 2024 | 643 | #479 |
| 2023 | 640 | #475 |
| 2022 | 619 | #491 |
| 2021 | 602 | #490 |
| 2020 | 621 | #480 |
| 2019 | 658 | #454 |
| 2018 | 706 | #432 |
| 2017 | 732 | #425 |
| 2016 | 722 | #431 |
| 2015 | 762 | #408 |
| 2014 | 769 | #405 |
| 2013 | 870 | #362 |
| 2012 | 893 | #344 |
| 2011 | 891 | #340 |
| 2010 | 1,027 | #312 |
| 2009 | 1,212 | #280 |
| 2008 | 1,349 | #261 |
| 2007 | 1,388 | #254 |
| 2006 | 1,386 | #248 |
| 2005 | 1,360 | #246 |
| 2004 | 1,369 | #244 |
| 2003 | 1,379 | #241 |
| 2002 | 1,328 | #247 |
| 2001 | 1,415 | #240 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Marcos a popular boy name?
Marcos ranked #516 among boys in 2025 with 579 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #408.
When was the name Marcos most popular?
Marcos peaked in 2001, when 1,415 American boys received the name (ranked #240 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marcos?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,109 newborn American boys was named Marcos. It scores 58/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.