Marquese
Marquese is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lord of the borderlands; nobleman.
Origin and history
Marquese is a modern variant of the French noble title Marquis, derived from Germanic roots referring to a borderland or march. It gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a distinctive given name. It remains a relatively rare name for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,387 babies in the United States have been named Marquese since 1880. It ranks #3330 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.1 %)
- IL (22.4 %)
- PA (12.5 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
- MD (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 525 |
| 2000-2010 | 382 |
| 2010-2019 | 176 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Marquese
- Marquese Chriss: Basketball player
Nicknames
Marq, Quese
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the medieval title for a ruler charged with defending border territories or marches.
- Marquese developed as an invented spelling variant of Marquis in late 20th-century America.