Marc
Marc is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; warlike.
Origin and history
Marc is the French and Catalan form of the Latin name Marcus, historically associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as a sleek, modern spelling variation of Mark. Although its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a classic and recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
140,604 babies in the United States have been named Marc since 1880. It ranks #240 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1022.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.6 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- PA (6 %)
- NJ (5.5 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 105 |
| 1920-1930 | 270 |
| 1930-1940 | 489 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,180 |
| 1950-1960 | 21,951 |
| 1960-1970 | 31,375 |
| 1970-1980 | 31,837 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,519 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,315 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,819 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,603 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,122 |
Famous people named Marc
- Marc Anthony: Singer, Actor
- Marc Chagall: Painter, Artist
- Marc Andreessen: Software Engineer, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- Marc serves as the primary French spelling of Mark, but became popular in its own right across English-speaking countries.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.