Holding steady.
Popularity of Marquisa since 1974
Babies named Marquisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marquisa is a rare American coinage that turns the aristocratic title "Marquis" into a feminine given name. First recorded in 1974, it saw its most frequent use in the late 1980s, peaking in 1988, before falling into near obscurity. As of 2025, no births were recorded, and its trajectory is stable but extremely low. The name has not been tied to any particular state or region. Marquisa reflects a broader naming trend of adopting titles and surnames as first names, but it never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Marquisa is a feminization of the English title "Marquis," which itself derives from Old French "marchis" (ruler of a border territory). The name likely emerged in the United States during the 1970s, fitting a broader trend of turning aristocratic titles into given names. It has remained rare, first recorded in 1974, with a peak in 1988.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marqui, Quisa, Mar
Sibling names for Marquisa
Names that share Marquisa's style, for a brother or sister.
