Marcus is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7423 in 2000 with 14 recorded births. This places Marcus in the top 42% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 22 births ranking #5685. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 27.3%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 129,712 girls 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.