Marcos
Marcos is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; warlike.
Origin and history
Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Marcus, historically derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States over recent decades due to its strong classical roots and cross-cultural appeal. Today, it remains a well-established choice across diverse communities in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
53,580 babies in the United States have been named Marcos since 1880. It ranks #486 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #487.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.7 %)
- TX (23.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- AZ (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 209 |
| 1920-1930 | 467 |
| 1930-1940 | 399 |
| 1940-1950 | 555 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,062 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,200 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,610 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,922 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,791 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,593 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,030 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,704 |
Famous people named Marcos
- Marcos Maidana: Boxer
- Marcos Senna: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Marcos Rojo: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Marc, Mark
Fun facts
- Marcos derives from the ancient Roman praenomen Marcus, which was one of the most common given names in antiquity.
- The name exists in almost every Western language, including Mark in English, Marco in Italian, and Marc in French.