Marquice
Marquice is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Lord, nobleman, or consecrated to Mars.
Origin and history
Marquice is a contemporary American masculine name that developed as a stylistic variant of Marquis or Marcus. It blends French noble title associations with classical Latin roots linked to the god Mars. Though uncommon in the United States, it enjoyed peak usage in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
835 babies in the United States have been named Marquice since 1880. It ranks #3841 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.9 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- MI (9.4 %)
- OH (9.4 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 350 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Fun facts
- The name evolved from the French noble title 'marquis', which historically referred to a hereditary nobleman ranking above a count.
- Marquice saw its highest annual usage in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.