Declining since 1985, #1,235 for boys today.
Popularity of Marc since 1901
Babies named Marc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 270 |
| 1930s | 489 |
| 1940s | 6,180 |
| 1950s | 21,951 |
| 1960s | 31,375 |
| 1970s | 31,837 |
| 1980s | 20,519 |
| 1990s | 14,315 |
| 2000s | 8,819 |
| 2010s | 3,603 |
| 2020s | 1,122 |
Meaning & origin
Marc is the French form of Mark, a name with ancient Roman roots. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1901, when records began. The name reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking among the top names for boys. Since 1985, however, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, Marc ranked 1,235th, with approximately 1 in every 10,544 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has seen particular favor in states such as Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, suggesting a concentration in areas with French or European heritage. Marc remains a classic choice that balances simplicity with a continental flair.
Marc is the French, Catalan, and Dutch form of Mark, which derives from the Latin name Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars.' Mars was the Roman god of war, and the name Marcus was among the most common Roman praenomina. The French form Marc has been used in France since the Middle Ages and was carried to other regions through cultural influence. In English-speaking countries, Marc is often used as a variant of Mark, sometimes to signal a French or continental connection.
Where Marc is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Marc” around the world
Where Marc lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
155
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marco, Marcie
Sibling names for Marc
Names that share Marc's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Marc
Names whose popularity has moved with Marc's over the last 50 years.
