Boy
Marc
warlike, dedicated to Mars
About Marc
Brief yet substantial, this name exemplifies the principle that less truly can be more. Marc operates with efficiency and elegance, stripping away unnecessary embellishment to reveal pure, concentrated identity. The single syllable packs remarkable punch, creating instant recognition and easy recall. In professional environments, Marc projects competence and directness—qualities increasingly valued in our fast-paced world. The name's simplicity becomes its greatest asset, allowing the individual to define it rather than being defined by it. Children named Marc often develop strong communication skills, perhaps influenced by the name's own concise nature. The spelling choice adds a subtle continental flair, distinguishing it from the more common Mark while maintaining complete accessibility. Marc adapts effortlessly across languages and cultures, requiring no translation or explanation. For parents who value clarity, sophistication, and timeless style, Marc represents a masterclass in nomenclature—proof that power doesn't require length, and elegance doesn't demand complexity.
Popularity of the Name Marc
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | #988 | ||||
| 1935 | #783 | ||||
| 1936 | #920 | ||||
| 1937 | #820 | ||||
| 1938 | #687 | ||||
| 1939 | #679 | ||||
| 1940 | #530 | ||||
| 1941 | #407 | ||||
| 1942 | #416 | ||||
| 1943 | #411 | ||||
| 1944 | #351 | ||||
| 1945 | #221 | ||||
| 1946 | #215 | ||||
| 1947 | #192 | ||||
| 1948 | #175 | ||||
| 1949 | #167 | ||||
| 1950 | #167 | ||||
| 1951 | #148 | ||||
| 1952 | #153 | ||||
| 1953 | #144 | ||||
| 1954 | #133 | ||||
| 1955 | #126 | ||||
| 1956 | #135 | ||||
| 1957 | #139 | ||||
| 1958 | #145 | #174 | |||
| 1959 | #140 | #185 | |||
| 1960 | #136 | ||||
| 1961 | #133 | #170 | |||
| 1962 | #122 | #174 | |||
| 1963 | #123 | #180 | |||
| 1964 | #113 | #226 | |||
| 1965 | #108 | #175 | #276 | ||
| 1966 | #105 | #177 | #285 | ||
| 1967 | #101 | #153 | #239 | ||
| 1968 | #84 | #218 | #201 | ||
| 1969 | #63 | #153 | #223 | ||
| 1970 | #60 | #120 | #244 | ||
| 1971 | #70 | #137 | #170 | ||
| 1972 | #83 | #136 | #153 | ||
| 1973 | #81 | #125 | #137 | ||
| 1974 | #85 | #126 | #166 | ||
| 1975 | #89 | #139 | #194 | ||
| 1976 | #99 | #138 | #148 | ||
| 1977 | #101 | #160 | #145 | ||
| 1978 | #107 | #130 | #129 | ||
| 1979 | #119 | #139 | #143 | ||
| 1980 | #119 | #124 | #139 | ||
| 1981 | #134 | #125 | #130 | ||
| 1982 | #138 | #139 | #140 | ||
| 1983 | #125 | #133 | #131 | ||
| 1984 | #131 | #199 | #145 | ||
| 1985 | #129 | #163 | #120 | ||
| 1986 | #137 | #147 | #120 | ||
| 1987 | #143 | #175 | #138 | ||
| 1988 | #149 | #139 | #127 | ||
| 1989 | #160 | #158 | #117 | ||
| 1990 | #163 | #217 | #130 | ||
| 1991 | #196 | #255 | #136 | #92 | |
| 1992 | #213 | #209 | #127 | #101 | |
| 1993 | #215 | #197 | #156 | #113 | |
| 1994 | #213 | #211 | #138 | #111 | |
| 1995 | #222 | #294 | #145 | #116 | |
| 1996 | #233 | #252 | #158 | #131 | |
| 1997 | #231 | #130 | #275 | #132 | #157 |
| 1998 | #241 | #131 | #209 | #136 | #149 |
| 1999 | #235 | #146 | #152 | #164 | |
| 2000 | #229 | #154 | #147 | #183 | |
| 2001 | #262 | #175 | #163 | #207 | |
| 2002 | #283 | #182 | #332 | #163 | #219 |
| 2003 | #322 | #201 | #173 | #246 | |
| 2004 | #333 | #206 | #158 | #243 | |
| 2005 | #381 | #281 | #175 | #263 | |
| 2006 | #407 | #344 | #341 | #184 | #278 |
| 2007 | #444 | #361 | #170 | #303 | |
| 2008 | #456 | #351 | #213 | #257 | |
| 2009 | #559 | #437 | #419 | #215 | #384 |
| 2010 | #579 | #385 | #239 | #405 | |
| 2011 | #572 | #485 | #252 | #366 | |
| 2012 | #604 | #513 | #275 | #406 | |
| 2013 | #651 | #579 | #381 | #396 | #410 |
| 2014 | #642 | #681 | #309 | #392 | |
| 2015 | #674 | #643 | #278 | #435 | |
| 2016 | #694 | #633 | #324 | #433 | |
| 2017 | #787 | #808 | #365 | #442 | |
| 2018 | #831 | #789 | #472 | #387 | |
| 2019 | #964 | #996 | #509 | #466 | |
| 2021 | #914 | #672 | #721 | ||
| 2022 | #993 | #854 | #776 | ||
| 2024 | #972 | #604 | #895 | ||
| 2020 | #505 | #562 | |||
| 2023 | #865 | #749 | |||
| 2025 | #408 | #723 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marc
Names Similar to Marc
Nicknames for Marc
- Marky
- Marco
Famous People Named Marc
| Marc Anthony | American singer and actor |
| Marc Jacobs | American fashion designer |
| Marc André ter Stegen | German footballer |
| Marc Gasol | Spanish basketball player |
| Marc Edouard Vlasic | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Marc Marquez | Spanish motorcycle racer |
| Marc Bolan | British musician and frontman of T. Rex |
| Marc Chagall | Russian-French artist |
| Marc Almond | British singer-songwriter |
| Marc Benioff | American billionaire entrepreneur |
| Marc Webb | American film director |
| Marc Forster | German-Swiss film director |
| Marc Garneau | Canadian astronaut and politician |
| Marc Blucas | American actor |
| Marc Márquez | Spanish motorcycle racer |
| Marc Staal | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Marc Warren | British actor |
| Marc Overmars | Dutch former footballer |
| Marc André Fleury | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Marc Lawrence | American actor and director |
Characters Named Marc
| Marc Antony | Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" |
| Marc Cohen | TV show "Friends" |
| Marc Cramer | film "The Pursuit of Happyness" |
| Marc Hall | TV movie "Prom Queen - The Marc Hall Story" |
| Marc Spector | Marvel Comics character, Moon Knight |
| Marc St. James | TV show "Ugly Betty" |
| Marc Brown | children's book character, "Arthur" series |
| Marc Winston | film "Some Kind of Wonderful" |
| Marc Manning | novel "Home to Holly Springs" by Jan Karon |
| Marc Taylor | TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Marc Harris | TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Marc Hunter | film "The Thing Called Love" |
| Marc Lafferty | novel "Watermelon" by Marian Keyes |
| Marc Aurele de Gasquet | film "Chocolat" |
| Marc Brandel | novel "The Client" by John Grisham |
| Marc Johnson | TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Marc Warren | film "Green Street Hooligans" |
| Marc Stevens | TV show "Breaking Bad" |
| Marc Reese | film "The Terminator" |