Marcus is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 242,999 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 11,235 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 1,650 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Marcus per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1984 (6,060/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (674/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1972 (59/yr).
Marcus reached its peak in 1984, when it was the #109 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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