Marquez
Marquez is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Son of Marcus; consecrated to Mars.
Origin and history
Marquez is a given name derived from the Spanish surname meaning 'son of Marcos' or 'son of Mark'. In the United States, it emerged as an independent masculine given name in the late 20th century. It remains a moderately rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,636 babies in the United States have been named Marquez since 1880. It ranks #1615 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1632.
States where it is most popular
- GA (23.3 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- TN (8.1 %)
- MS (7.7 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 117 |
| 1980-1990 | 608 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,920 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,783 |
| 2010-2019 | 906 |
| 2020-2029 | 295 |
Famous people named Marquez
- Marquez Haynes: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Marquez Callaway: Athlete, American Football Player
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Athlete, American Football Player
Fun facts
- Marquez originated as a common Spanish patronymic surname before gaining usage as a given name in the United States.
- The root name Marcos traces back to the Latin Marcus, historically connected to the Roman god Mars.