Marques
Marques is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lord of the borderlands; nobleman.
Origin and history
Marques is a masculine name of Old French origin, derived from the noble title referring to a ruler of border territories. It entered English usage as a variant of Marquis. In the United States, it saw peak popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
8,070 babies in the United States have been named Marques since 1880. It ranks #1351 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1759.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 772 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,416 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,796 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,034 |
| 2010-2019 | 807 |
| 2020-2029 | 168 |
Famous people named Marques
- Marques Haynes: Basketball Player
- Marques Houston: Singer, Actor
- Marques Colston: Athlete
Nicknames
Marq, Mark
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to Germanic root words referring to a border or march land area.
- It developed as a alternative spelling to the aristocratic French title Marquis.