Marc
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Every Marc since 1901 — 141,137 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marc
Marc is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,237 in 2025 with 162 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1901, 141,137 American babies have been named Marc. Its peak came in 1970, when 5,034 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marc stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marc year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 162 | #1,237 |
| 2024 | — | — | 172 | #1,194 |
| 2023 | — | — | 194 | #1,100 |
| 2022 | — | — | 195 | #1,100 |
| 2021 | — | — | 217 | #1,014 |
| 2020 | — | — | 182 | #1,092 |
| 2019 | — | — | 222 | #964 |
| 2018 | — | — | 269 | #831 |
| 2017 | — | — | 298 | #787 |
| 2016 | — | — | 356 | #694 |
| 2015 | — | — | 377 | #674 |
| 2014 | — | — | 411 | #642 |
| 2013 | — | — | 376 | #651 |
| 2012 | — | — | 419 | #604 |
| 2011 | — | — | 438 | #572 |
| 2010 | — | — | 437 | #579 |
| 2009 | — | — | 472 | #559 |
| 2008 | — | — | 609 | #456 |
| 2007 | — | — | 632 | #444 |
| 2006 | — | — | 727 | #407 |
| 2005 | — | — | 760 | #381 |
| 2004 | — | — | 899 | #333 |
| 2003 | — | — | 920 | #322 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,069 | #283 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,246 | #262 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,621 | 1,485 | #229 |
| 1995 | — | — | 1,336 | #222 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,919 | 1,902 | #163 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,933 | 2,161 | #129 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,592 | 2,310 | #119 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,058 | 2,822 | #89 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,827 | 5,009 | #60 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,697 | 3,051 | #108 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,649 | 2,586 | #136 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,599 | 2,632 | #126 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,073 | 1,503 | #167 |
| 1945 | — | — | 613 | #221 |
| 1940 | — | — | 122 | #530 |
| 1935 | — | — | 63 | #783 |
| 1930 | — | — | 38 | #1,146 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,563 |
| 1920 | — | — | 22 | #1,671 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,134 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,356 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Marc
- Marc Chagall Painter · 1887–1985
- Marc Bloch Historian · 1886–1944
- Marc Dutroux Extremist · b. 1956
- Marc Bolan Singer · 1947–1977
- Marc Ravalomanana Politician · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marc mean?
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How popular is the name Marc in 2025?
Marc ranked #1,237 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 162 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marc?
141,137 babies have been named Marc in the United States since 1901, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marc most popular?
Marc peaked in 1970, when 5,034 newborns received the name.
Is Marc a boy or girl name?
Marc is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marc rising or falling?
Marc is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marc?
Well-known people named Marc include Marc Chagall (painter), Marc Bloch (historian), Marc Dutroux (extremist).