gender neutral
Marcus
warlike, dedicated to Mars
About Marcus
Timeless, solid, universally recognized—Marcus represents naming wisdom that spans millennia. This Roman classic has weathered every trend and emerged stronger, proving its enduring appeal across cultures and continents. Marcus projects capability and dependability, suggesting someone who gets things done without unnecessary drama. The name's two crisp syllables create an efficient, no-nonsense impression while maintaining approachability. Marcus works seamlessly across professional environments, from finance to creative industries, from academia to athletics. It's a name that neither demands attention nor fades into obscurity, occupying that sweet spot of recognition and respect. Parents choosing Marcus value tradition but aren't bound by it; they appreciate names with proven staying power, names that have succeeded in countless contexts and will continue thriving in whatever future awaits.
Popularity of the Name Marcus
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #242 | ||||
| 1881 | #227 | ||||
| 1882 | #253 | ||||
| 1883 | #271 | ||||
| 1884 | #220 | ||||
| 1885 | #250 | ||||
| 1886 | #273 | ||||
| 1887 | #349 | ||||
| 1888 | #258 | ||||
| 1889 | #272 | ||||
| 1890 | #301 | ||||
| 1891 | #321 | ||||
| 1892 | #272 | ||||
| 1893 | #245 | ||||
| 1894 | #259 | ||||
| 1895 | #302 | ||||
| 1896 | #299 | ||||
| 1897 | #297 | ||||
| 1898 | #271 | ||||
| 1899 | #249 | ||||
| 1900 | #303 | ||||
| 1901 | #262 | ||||
| 1902 | #286 | ||||
| 1903 | #285 | ||||
| 1904 | #305 | ||||
| 1905 | #272 | ||||
| 1906 | #253 | ||||
| 1907 | #316 | ||||
| 1908 | #309 | ||||
| 1909 | #330 | ||||
| 1910 | #314 | ||||
| 1911 | #341 | ||||
| 1912 | #328 | ||||
| 1913 | #304 | ||||
| 1914 | #332 | ||||
| 1915 | #283 | ||||
| 1916 | #312 | ||||
| 1917 | #322 | ||||
| 1918 | #349 | ||||
| 1919 | #333 | ||||
| 1920 | #326 | ||||
| 1921 | #305 | ||||
| 1922 | #343 | ||||
| 1923 | #326 | ||||
| 1924 | #317 | ||||
| 1925 | #325 | ||||
| 1926 | #325 | ||||
| 1927 | #350 | ||||
| 1928 | #364 | ||||
| 1929 | #360 | ||||
| 1930 | #334 | ||||
| 1931 | #374 | ||||
| 1932 | #377 | ||||
| 1933 | #349 | ||||
| 1934 | #361 | ||||
| 1935 | #361 | ||||
| 1936 | #382 | ||||
| 1937 | #359 | ||||
| 1938 | #375 | ||||
| 1939 | #377 | ||||
| 1940 | #363 | ||||
| 1941 | #358 | ||||
| 1942 | #371 | ||||
| 1943 | #366 | ||||
| 1944 | #361 | ||||
| 1945 | #355 | ||||
| 1946 | #332 | ||||
| 1947 | #344 | ||||
| 1948 | #333 | ||||
| 1949 | #315 | ||||
| 1950 | #283 | ||||
| 1951 | #284 | ||||
| 1952 | #263 | ||||
| 1953 | #257 | ||||
| 1954 | #235 | ||||
| 1955 | #228 | #197 | |||
| 1956 | #225 | #179 | |||
| 1957 | #240 | #212 | |||
| 1958 | #251 | #223 | |||
| 1959 | #226 | #182 | |||
| 1960 | #210 | #199 | |||
| 1961 | #214 | #194 | |||
| 1962 | #208 | #175 | |||
| 1963 | #212 | #145 | |||
| 1964 | #207 | #183 | #136 | ||
| 1965 | #184 | #176 | #201 | ||
| 1966 | #194 | #199 | #168 | ||
| 1967 | #176 | #204 | #150 | ||
| 1968 | #174 | #161 | #138 | ||
| 1969 | #138 | #161 | #158 | ||
| 1970 | #71 | #104 | #113 | ||
| 1971 | #65 | #93 | #108 | ||
| 1972 | #71 | #107 | #101 | ||
| 1973 | #72 | #84 | #114 | ||
| 1974 | #73 | #97 | #116 | ||
| 1975 | #68 | #95 | #120 | ||
| 1976 | #74 | #102 | #130 | ||
| 1977 | #72 | #98 | #124 | ||
| 1978 | #70 | #106 | #146 | ||
| 1979 | #76 | #105 | #124 | ||
| 1980 | #71 | #100 | #129 | ||
| 1981 | #67 | #104 | #152 | ||
| 1982 | #63 | #85 | #212 | ||
| 1983 | #58 | #94 | #138 | ||
| 1984 | #57 | #139 | #129 | ||
| 1985 | #61 | #82 | #155 | ||
| 1986 | #63 | #107 | #148 | ||
| 1987 | #67 | #110 | #142 | ||
| 1988 | #66 | #107 | #144 | ||
| 1989 | #67 | #113 | #132 | ||
| 1990 | #72 | #92 | #153 | ||
| 1991 | #76 | #99 | #157 | #160 | |
| 1992 | #82 | #115 | #138 | #173 | |
| 1993 | #74 | #95 | #150 | #147 | |
| 1994 | #75 | #107 | #151 | #148 | |
| 1995 | #81 | #113 | #173 | #125 | |
| 1996 | #87 | #124 | #146 | #123 | |
| 1997 | #93 | #92 | #123 | #159 | #125 |
| 1998 | #96 | #91 | #114 | #165 | #123 |
| 1999 | #98 | #98 | #166 | #142 | #117 |
| 2000 | #99 | #100 | #136 | #156 | #106 |
| 2001 | #104 | #89 | #142 | #148 | #91 |
| 2002 | #106 | #99 | #95 | #177 | #98 |
| 2003 | #119 | #104 | #120 | #131 | #90 |
| 2004 | #116 | #118 | #131 | #142 | #87 |
| 2005 | #116 | #129 | #97 | #182 | #83 |
| 2006 | #112 | #119 | #117 | #146 | #83 |
| 2007 | #117 | #117 | #100 | #159 | #77 |
| 2008 | #125 | #125 | #102 | #194 | #78 |
| 2009 | #123 | #151 | #117 | #216 | #79 |
| 2010 | #130 | #149 | #77 | #182 | #72 |
| 2011 | #145 | #164 | #84 | #174 | #76 |
| 2012 | #149 | #153 | #92 | #185 | #78 |
| 2013 | #159 | #170 | #90 | #185 | #84 |
| 2014 | #157 | #205 | #91 | #177 | #80 |
| 2015 | #168 | #177 | #102 | #208 | #76 |
| 2016 | #183 | #191 | #117 | #199 | #71 |
| 2017 | #194 | #219 | #110 | #164 | #85 |
| 2018 | #209 | #216 | #117 | #233 | #87 |
| 2019 | #218 | #227 | #127 | #274 | #115 |
| 2020 | #226 | #234 | #135 | #309 | #101 |
| 2021 | #228 | #226 | #167 | #247 | #123 |
| 2022 | #235 | #219 | #202 | #217 | #110 |
| 2023 | #250 | #217 | #195 | #173 | #131 |
| 2024 | #256 | #224 | #158 | #217 | #124 |
| 2025 | #258 | #253 | #154 | #232 | #111 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marcus
Names Similar to Marcus
Nicknames for Marcus
- Marc
- Mark
- Marky
Famous People Named Marcus
| Marcus Aurelius | Roman Emperor and philosopher |
| Marcus Rashford | English footballer |
| Marcus Garvey | Jamaican political leader and activist |
| Marcus Tullius Cicero | Roman statesman and philosopher |
| Marcus Luttrell | Former United States Navy SEAL and author |
| Marcus Miller | American jazz musician |
| Marcus Mariota | American football quarterback |
| Marcus Vick | Former American football player |
| Marcus Mumford | British musician, lead vocalist of Mumford & Sons |
| Marcus Samuelsson | Ethiopian-Swedish chef |
| Marcus Buckingham | British author and motivational speaker |
| Marcus Lemonis | Lebanese-born American businessman and television personality |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australian cricketer |
| Marcus Belgrave | American jazz trumpeter |
| Marcus Camby | American basketball player |
| Marcus Johnson | American jazz keyboardist |
| Marcus Smart | American basketball player |
| Marcus Giles | American former professional baseball player |
| Marcus Allen | American television personality and musician |
Characters Named Marcus
| Marcus Cole | Character from the TV series "Babylon 5" |
| Marcus Burnett | Character from the "Bad Boys" film franchise |
| Marcus Flint | Character in the "Harry Potter" book series |
| Marcus Eaton | Character from the "Divergent" book series |
| Marcus Fenix | Protagonist in the video game series "Gears of War" |
| Marcus Wright | Character from the movie "Terminator Salvation" |
| Marcus Kane | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Marcus Holloway | Protagonist in the video game "Watch Dogs 2" |
| Marcus Dixon | Character from the TV series "Alias" |