Lemarcus
A combination of the French prefix "le", meaning "the", and the masculine name "Marcus".
Name Census estimates that about 390 living Americans carry the first name Lemarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lemarcus today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lemarcus births was 1985 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lemarcus. 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.
People living today
390
~ 1 in 878,857 Americans
Peak year
1985
25 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,288
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Lemarcus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lemarcus from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 146 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lemarcus 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 Lemarcus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lemarcus' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Alabama, Texas recorded the most babies named Lemarcus, while Texas, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lemarcus
The given name Lemarcus is a modern invention, combining the prefix "Le" from French and the name "Marcus" from Latin origins. It does not have any ancient roots or direct etymological lineage to older languages or cultures.
The prefix "Le" in French is a definite article meaning "the". It is a common prefix used in many French names and surnames. The name Marcus has its origins in the Roman name Mārcus, derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars. It was a popular name among ancient Romans and has been used across various cultures over the centuries.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Lemarcus in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely because it is a modern combination of existing name elements rather than a traditional name passed down through generations.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lemarcus is relatively recent, with no notable historical figures bearing this name. However, here are five individuals who have been known to have the first name Lemarcus:
1. Lemarcus Rowell, an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
2. Lemarcus Piggie, an American basketball player who played professionally in various leagues, including the NBA Development League (now the NBA G League) and overseas.
3. Lemarcus Tinker, an American businessman and entrepreneur known for his work in the financial technology industry.
4. Lemarcus Irvin, an American actor and writer who has appeared in several films and television shows.
5. Lemarcus Faulkner, an American musician and singer-songwriter known for his work in the R&B and soul genres.
It is worth noting that due to the modern nature of this name, there may not be extensive historical records or famous individuals associated with it compared to more traditional or ancient names.
People
Lemarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lemarcus 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
Lemarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lemarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 390 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lemarcus 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 878,857 US residents.
Is Lemarcus a common name?
We classify Lemarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 402 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lemarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Lemarcus was 1985, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lemarcus is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lemarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lemarcus 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.
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.