How Many People Are Named Marques?

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

Marques
Rare
French

Marques means 'mark' or 'sign', adding a unique touch to its very rare status among male names. Only 1 in 42,596 Americans share this name, with around 7,747 people living today. It peaked in popularity back in 1983.

~7,792
Living in US
1 in 42,537
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mark, sign
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,747
Worldwide Bearers
#37,037
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
26
🇻🇪 Venezuela
19
🇮🇳 India
19
🇹🇭 Thailand
17
🇭🇹 Haiti
14
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13
🇰🇪 Kenya
11
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇮🇹 Italy
10
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,725 (100%)
♀ Female
22 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
3,539
Would be under 30 (44%)
4,464
Would be 30–60 (55%)
65
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 8,068 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

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

📜 Marques Through the Generations

Marques has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1983 when 350 babies were given this name. Today, it's still considered a modern choice, with nearly half of those named Marques being under 30. The average age of someone named Marques is 32, indicating a younger demographic compared to many other names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 896
Texas 493
New York 417
Florida 385
Georgia 383
Illinois 375
Pennsylvania 309
Ohio 251
Wisconsin 230
North Carolina 194

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marques's French roots

📄 About the Name Marques

How Many People Have the Name Marques?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,792 people in the United States currently share the name Marques. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,537 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Marques a Common or Rare Name?

Marques 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 Marques Mean?

Marques means "mark, sign" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marques Most Popular?

The name Marques reached peak popularity in 1983, with 350 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 Marques?

Approximately 7,792 people named Marques live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,792. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,537 Americans.

Is Marques a rare name?

Marques is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,537 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marques mean?

Marques means "mark, sign" and comes from French origins.

Is Marques more male or female?

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

When was Marques most popular?

Marques peaked in 1983 with 350 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 US7,792
All-Time Births7,792
1 in X1 in 42,537
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1983
World Rank#37,037
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.