Declining since 2000, #516 for boys today.
Popularity of Marcos since 1888
Babies named Marcos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 209 |
| 1920s | 467 |
| 1930s | 399 |
| 1940s | 555 |
| 1950s | 1,062 |
| 1960s | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 4,610 |
| 1980s | 6,922 |
| 1990s | 11,791 |
| 2000s | 13,593 |
| 2010s | 8,030 |
| 2020s | 3,704 |
Meaning & origin
Marcos has been in continuous use in the United States since 1888, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its popularity peaked in 2001, and since 2000 it has been on a gentle decline, reflecting broader trends away from traditional names in favor of more modern coinages. As of 2025, the name sits at rank 516, with about 1 in every 2,950 newborn boys named Marcos. Geographically, the name is most common in Nebraska, New Mexico, and California, states with significant Hispanic populations. It remains a familiar and widely respected name across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, though its usage is now less frequent than in the early 2000s.
Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, a Latin personal name derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. The name was borne by several early saints, including the Evangelist Saint Mark, whose Latin name was Marcus. It has been common in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world for centuries, often used in honor of Saint Mark.
Where Marcos 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.
“Marcos” around the world
Where Marcos lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marco
Sibling names for Marcos
Names that share Marcos's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Marcos
Names whose popularity has moved with Marcos's over the last 50 years.
