Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Marcus
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1984
Peak era
1984
Peak births
5,996
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Marcus
How many people are named Marcus?
An estimated 217,005 living Americans are named Marcus.
How rare is Marcus?
Marcus is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,341 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 77.6% from its 1984 peak.
How old is the typical Marcus?
The median age of a living American named Marcus is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 47 years old.
Is Marcus still popular?
Somewhat. Marcus has been declining since its 1984 peak and registered 1,341 births in 2025.
Where is Marcus most common?
Marcus has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19842025
Peak year
1984
Decline from peak
77.6%
2025
1,341
All-time
241,657