Marcus is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #249 in 2023 with 1,398 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,547 births ranking #87. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 69.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,222 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.