How Many People Are Named Marcos?

Complete statistics for the name Marcos: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marcos
Rare
Latin

Marcos means 'warrior' and it's pretty rare, with only 1 in 6,651 Americans having this name. That's around 49,618 people in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since over half are under 30.

~5,263
Living in US
1 in 62,977
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Warrior
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

211,755
Worldwide Bearers
#289
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
31,847
🇦🇴 Angola
30,771
🇵🇭 Philippines
29,894
🇨🇱 Chile
28,149
🇧🇴 Bolivia
18,846
🇵🇾 Paraguay
18,703
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
17,896
🇺🇾 Uruguay
9,034
🇨🇺 Cuba
7,171
🇵🇹 Portugal
6,743

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
49,466 (100%)
♀ Female
152 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
28,736
Would be under 30 (54%)
20,499
Would be 30–60 (39%)
3,916
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 53,151 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
79
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marcos Through the Generations

Marcos peaked in popularity in 2001 with 1,415 births, but its trend has been declining since then. Today, it's mostly a younger name, with 28,736 under 30 and 20,499 aged between 30 and 60. The average age of someone named Marcos is 31, indicating it's a relatively new generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15,508
Texas 11,791
New York 3,285
Florida 2,587
Arizona 2,474
Illinois 2,161
New Mexico 1,516
New Jersey 1,109
Colorado 912
Washington 820

⭐ Famous People Named Marcos

Marcos is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name of Latin origin derived from the name Marcus. Markos is the Greek equivalent, while Marco is the Italian equivalent.…

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✨ Similar Names to Marcos

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marcos's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Marcos

How Many People Have the Name Marcos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,263 people in the United States currently share the name Marcos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,977 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Marcos a Common or Rare Name?

Marcos is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marcos Mean?

Marcos means "warrior" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marcos in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Marcos Most Popular?

The name Marcos reached peak popularity in 2001, with 1,415 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marcos?

Approximately 5,263 people named Marcos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,263. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,977 Americans.

Is Marcos a rare name?

Marcos is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marcos mean?

Marcos means "warrior" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Marcos more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Marcos are male and 0% are female.

When was Marcos most popular?

Marcos peaked in 2001 with 1,415 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,263
All-Time Births5,263
1 in X1 in 62,977
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2001
World Rank#289
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.