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How Many People Are Named Marcus?
Estimated people named Marcus living in the U.S. today
219,272
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 241,642
- Peak year: 1984 (6,060 births)
- Estimated living today: 219,272
Marcus by age group — who carries the name today?
Marcus popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marcus
Marcus has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 241,642 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 219,272 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,559 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Marcuss 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 Marcus in the US?
An estimated 219,272 people named Marcus are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marcus uncommon — about 1 in 1,559 Americans.
Is Marcus a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marcus is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Marcus most popular?
Marcus peaked in 1984, when 6,060 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marcus?
Marcus ranks #243 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).