Marcus is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #159 in 2013 with 2,534 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,547 births ranking #87. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 44.3%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 746 boys born was named Marcus. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Marcus is a classic Roman name usually connected with Mars, the Roman god of war. It feels substantial and familiar without losing its sharpness.
The name has been in continuous use since antiquity and remained strong through Christian, literary, and historical traditions. It is one of those names that rarely feels out of place in any era.