Marquese
Every Marquese since 1974 — 1,387 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marquese
Marquese is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,516 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,387 American babies have been named Marquese. Its peak came in 1991, when 68 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 Marquese stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marquese year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,516 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,540 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,361 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,888 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,907 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,585 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,585 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,188 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,182 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,102 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,091 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,768 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,958 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,695 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,399 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,005 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,434 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,549 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,934 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,712 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,798 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,666 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,240 |
| 1995 | 56 | #1,638 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,770 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,906 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,299 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,616 |
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Famous people named Marquese
- Marquese Chriss Basketball player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marquese in 2025?
Marquese ranked #11,516 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marquese?
1,387 babies have been named Marquese in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marquese most popular?
Marquese peaked in 1991, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Marquese a boy or girl name?
Marquese is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marquese rising or falling?
Marquese is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marquese?
Well-known people named Marquese include Marquese Chriss (basketball player).