Lamarqus
A masculine name derived from a combination of French and English origins.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lamarqus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lamarqus today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamarqus births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamarqus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lamarqus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,185
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Lamarqus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamarqus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lamarqus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamarqus
The name Lamarqus is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated as a creative spelling variation of the French name Lamarcus. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely influenced by the growing popularity of unique and unconventional name choices during that time period.
While the exact etymology of Lamarqus is unclear, it is speculated to be derived from the French surname Lamarque, which itself has roots in the Old French word "marque," meaning "boundary" or "frontier." This connection suggests that the name Lamarqus may have originally been associated with individuals residing in or near border regions.
There are no known historical references or recorded appearances of the name Lamarqus in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. This is unsurprising given its relatively recent emergence as a given name.
The earliest documented examples of the name Lamarqus are scarce, but it appears to have gained some traction in the latter part of the 20th century, particularly in the United States. One notable individual bearing the name is Lamarqus Thompson, an American football player who played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2008 and 2013.
Another individual with the name Lamarqus is Lamarqus Bowers, an American mixed martial artist who has competed in various promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Bowers was born in 1984 and continues to compete professionally.
In the realm of literature, Lamarqus Hogan is an American author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, race, and social justice. His poetry collection, "Unraveling," was published in 2018.
Lamarqus Jennings is an American entrepreneur and businessman who founded the technology company Jennings Technologies in 2012. The company specializes in developing innovative software solutions for various industries.
Finally, Lamarqus Williams is an American artist and painter whose vibrant abstract works have been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries across the United States. Williams was born in 1978 and continues to create and exhibit his art.
While the name Lamarqus may not have a long and storied history, its unique spelling and modern origins have allowed it to carve out its own niche in the world of given names, particularly in recent decades.
People
Lamarqus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamarqus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamarqus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamarqus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamarqus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lamarqus a common name?
We classify Lamarqus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamarqus most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamarqus was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamarqus is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lamarqus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lamarqus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamarqus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lamarqus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lamarqus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lamarqus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lamarqus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.