Marco
Marco is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Marco is the Italian and Spanish form of Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars. It has been a steadily popular classic in the United States for decades, offering an appealing international flair. The name remains well-established without being overly common.
Popularity in the United States
76,578 babies in the United States have been named Marco since 1880. It ranks #381 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #384.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.9 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- IL (6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 276 |
| 1920-1930 | 469 |
| 1930-1940 | 373 |
| 1940-1950 | 473 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,272 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,731 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,914 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,824 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,004 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,126 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,991 |
Famous people named Marco
- Marco Polo: Explorer, Merchant
- Marco Rubio: Politician, Lawyer
- Marco Antonio Solís: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Marco derives from Marcus, one of the most common praenomina in ancient Rome.
- Marco Polo was a 13th-century Venetian merchant whose travels along the Silk Road inspired generations of explorers.