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How Many People Are Named Marc?
Estimated people named Marc living in the U.S. today
122,305
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 140,973
- Peak year: 1970 (5,036 births)
- Estimated living today: 122,305
Marc by age group — who carries the name today?
Marc popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marc
Marc has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 140,973 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 122,305 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,795 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Marcs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Marc in the US?
An estimated 122,305 people named Marc are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marc uncommon — about 1 in 2,795 Americans.
Is Marc a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marc is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Marc most popular?
Marc peaked in 1970, when 5,036 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marc?
Marc ranks #449 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).