Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Marquita since 1919
Babies named Marquita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 179 |
| 1940s | 352 |
| 1950s | 574 |
| 1960s | 676 |
| 1970s | 1,202 |
| 1980s | 6,258 |
| 1990s | 1,427 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marquita first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, but it truly came into fashion during the 1970s and peaked in 1983, capturing a moment when creative, melodic -ita suffixed names were in vogue. Since 1985, its usage has steadily fallen, and it has not been a top 1000 name in recent years. Though its origin is modern, the name's debt to the ancient root 'Mark' gives it a classical echo. The name was most popular during the 1980s but saw no major revival in subsequent decades. Marquita remains a distinctive choice that reflects late 20th-century naming trends.
Marquita is a modern coinage combining the root 'Mark' with the Spanish feminine suffix '-ita'. It emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, influenced by similar-sounding names like Marquita and Marqita. The name gained modest popularity in the 1970s and peaked in 1983.
Where Marquita is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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
Sibling names for Marquita
Names that share Marquita's style, for a brother or sister.
