Marquis
Boy name · #1668 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Marquis? In official American birth records, Marquis has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 99 baby boys were named Marquis, placing it at #1668 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #928, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,182 boys born in 2025 was named Marquis.
Babies named Marquis per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Marquis first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1990, when 1,037 boys were named Marquis — good for #258 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Marquis against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Marquis in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Marquis is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Marquis will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Marquis is most common
State-level data for Marquis is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Marquis
Statistically, parents drawn to Marquis tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Paris, Joseluis, Markus, Demarcus, and Jarvis.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marquis | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | #1668 |
| 2024 | 124 | #1459 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1369 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1330 |
| 2021 | 153 | #1245 |
| 2020 | 169 | #1149 |
| 2019 | 223 | #957 |
| 2018 | 207 | #998 |
| 2017 | 201 | #1007 |
| 2016 | 223 | #939 |
| 2015 | 230 | #928 |
| 2014 | 270 | #835 |
| 2013 | 275 | #799 |
| 2012 | 300 | #763 |
| 2011 | 333 | #695 |
| 2010 | 375 | #643 |
| 2009 | 410 | #613 |
| 2008 | 445 | #577 |
| 2007 | 452 | #569 |
| 2006 | 455 | #551 |
| 2005 | 471 | #521 |
| 2004 | 583 | #446 |
| 2003 | 534 | #469 |
| 2002 | 457 | #501 |
| 2001 | 531 | #454 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Marquis?
In official American birth records, the name Marquis first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Marquis a popular boy name?
Marquis ranked #1668 among boys in 2025 with 99 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #928.
When was the name Marquis most popular?
Marquis peaked in 1990, when 1,037 American boys received the name (ranked #258 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marquis?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,182 newborn American boys was named Marquis. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.