boys' name · peaked 1997

Marquan

Every Marquan since 1977 — 1,895 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Boys
Rank 2025
#6,323
among boys
Babies in 2025
14
named Marquan
Peak year
1997
91 babies
All-time total
1,895
since 1977

The story of Marquan

Marquan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,323 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1977, 1,895 American babies have been named Marquan. Its peak came in 1997, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Marquan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marquan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 14 #6,323
2024 15 #6,083
2023 23 #4,556
2022 22 #4,644
2021 23 #4,451
2020 30 #3,621
2019 18 #5,278
2018 19 #5,037
2017 30 #3,638
2016 40 #2,966
2015 32 #3,484
2014 44 #2,737
2013 37 #3,035
2012 34 #3,280
2011 44 #2,726
2010 46 #2,669
2009 53 #2,432
2008 60 #2,224
2007 75 #1,906
2006 64 #2,074
2005 63 #1,999
2004 59 #2,042
2003 72 #1,710
2002 76 #1,602
2001 60 #1,856
2000 78 #1,548
1995 78 #1,333
1990 27 #2,533
1985 6 #6,245
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marquan in 2025?

Marquan ranked #6,323 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Marquan?

1,895 babies have been named Marquan in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marquan most popular?

Marquan peaked in 1997, when 91 newborns received the name.

Is Marquan a boy or girl name?

Marquan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marquan rising or falling?

Marquan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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