Marcus is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #17137 in 2002 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 22 births ranking #5685. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 359,364 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.