Marquis
Marquis is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lord of the borderlands; nobleman.
Origin and history
Marquis originated as a French noble title denoting a lord responsible for guarding borderlands (marches). It transitioned into use as a given name, particularly in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it saw peak popularity in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
24,567 babies in the United States have been named Marquis since 1880. It ranks #747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1175.
States where it is most popular
- FL (8.8 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 8 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 94 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 265 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,650 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,893 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,833 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,924 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,637 |
| 2020-2029 | 822 |
Famous people named Marquis
- Marquis Grissom: Baseball Player
- Marquis Daniels: Basketball Player
- Marquis Haynes: Football Player
Fun facts
- The title marquis originally referred to a noble ruler tasked with defending a march, or border region.
- Like Earl, Duke, and Prince, Marquis was adopted as a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries.