Holding steady.
Popularity of Marquiz since 1988
Babies named Marquiz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marquiz is a rare American masculine name that entered official records in 1988. It reached its highest usage in 1993, after which its occurrence per year has been minimal and stable. The name's spelling with a 'z' sets it apart from the more common Marquis, and it appears to be a modern invention rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots. As a name that has never ranked in the top 1,000, it remains highly distinctive.
Marquiz first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, peaking in popularity in 1993. It is likely a creative respelling or coinage inspired by the French title Marquis, which originally denoted a nobleman ranking above a count. The spelling with a 'z' instead of 's' is a common pattern in modern American naming, perhaps influenced by trendy suffixes or surnames. Its usage has remained very rare and stable since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Marquiz
Names that share Marquiz's style, for a brother or sister.
