How Many People Are Named Marquette?

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

Marquette
Very Rare
French

Marquette means 'little market' and is very rare, with only 1,810 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 182,283 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1992 with 68 births, but its charm remains timeless.

~2,370
Living in US
1 in 139,852
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little market
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,366
Worldwide Bearers
#196,434
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,810
🇮🇶 Iraq
72
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇧🇪 Belgium
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇫🇷 France
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,197 (66%)
♀ Female
613 (34%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
402
Would be under 30 (21%)
1,353
Would be 30–60 (70%)
174
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 1,929 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
87

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

📜 Marquette Through the Generations

Marquette, a name rooted in French origins, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1992. this, it continues to be a favorite among parents seeking a unique yet classic moniker. With an average age of 41, Marquette is predominantly embraced by adults, with 70% of those named falling within the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests a name that bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary preferences, offering a blend of heritage and modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

DC 92
Tennessee 50
Texas 16
Georgia 12
North Carolina 11
California 7
Mississippi 6
Illinois 5
Louisiana 5
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Marquette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marquette's French roots

📄 About the Name Marquette

How Many People Have the Name Marquette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,370 people in the United States currently share the name Marquette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,852 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marquette a Common or Rare Name?

Marquette is classified as Very 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 Marquette Mean?

Marquette means "little market" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marquette in SSA data, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.

When Was Marquette Most Popular?

The name Marquette reached peak popularity in 1992, with 68 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 Marquette?

Approximately 2,370 people named Marquette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,370. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,852 Americans.

Is Marquette a rare name?

Marquette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,852 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marquette mean?

Marquette means "little market" and comes from French origins.

Is Marquette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 66% of people named Marquette are male and 34% are female.

When was Marquette most popular?

Marquette peaked in 1992 with 68 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 US2,370
All-Time Births2,370
1 in X1 in 139,852
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1992
World Rank#196,434
Male %66%
Female %34%

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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.