Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Dmarcus since 1977
Babies named Dmarcus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 359 |
| 2000s | 244 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Dmarcus is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century as part of an African American naming tradition. First recorded in 1977, the name saw its peak year in 1994. Since 1995, its usage has been falling, and as of 2025, it does not hold a rank in the top 1000. The name's popularity was largely concentrated in the 1990s. It has not been widely adopted across different states, with no top states recorded in the data. Dmarcus remains a relatively uncommon choice, reflecting a creative naming style that blends the D- prefix with classic names like Marcus.
Dmarcus is a modern coinage, part of a naming tradition among African American families in the late 20th century where the prefix D- (as in DeMarcus, D'Andre) was combined with established names like Marcus. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw its peak usage in 1994. It is a invented name rather than one with ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, D-Marc
Sibling names for Dmarcus
Names that share Dmarcus's style, for a brother or sister.
