Declining since 1998, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Marquez since 1969
Babies named Marquez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 608 |
| 1990s | 1,920 |
| 2000s | 1,783 |
| 2010s | 906 |
| 2020s | 295 |
Meaning & origin
Marquez first entered U.S. birth records in 1969, rising in use through the 1990s to its peak rank in 1998. Since then, its popularity has steadily declined: in 2025, the name ranked 2941st, given to roughly 1 in 40,668 newborn boys. The trajectory shows a falling trend over the past 27 years. Geographically, the name is most common in Illinois and Florida. Although rooted in the Spanish surname tradition, Marquez has been adopted as a first name, likely influenced by the global renown of author Gabriel García Márquez. Its etymology as a patronymic ('son of Marco') ties it to the broader Latin name Marcus.
Marquez originated as a Spanish and Portuguese surname, likely a patronymic derived from the given name Marco (from Latin Marcus, 'dedicated to Mars'). In medieval Iberia, surnames ending in -ez or -es indicated lineage, with Marquez meaning 'son of Marco' or 'son of Mark'. The name entered use as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, influenced by prominent figures such as Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez.
Where Marquez 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Quin, Marq
Variants: Márquez, Marques, Marqués
Sibling names for Marquez
Names that share Marquez's style, for a brother or sister.
