Marcion
A masculine name derived from the Latin name Marcius or Marcus.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Marcion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marcion today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marcion births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marcion. 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 Marcion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,800
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Marcion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marcion from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marcion 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 Marcion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marcion
The name Marcion traces its origins to the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 2nd century CE. It is derived from the Greek word "markos," which means "to resist" or "to be defiant." This name has strong historical significance and has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history.
One of the earliest and most prominent figures to bear the name Marcion was a Christian theologian and heresiarch who lived in the 2nd century CE. He founded the Marcionite sect, which rejected the Old Testament and promoted a dualistic view of the universe. Marcion's teachings were eventually declared heretical by the early Christian Church, but his impact on the development of Christian theology was significant.
In the 4th century CE, another individual named Marcion gained recognition as the Bishop of Arles. He played a crucial role in the Council of Arles, which was convened in 314 CE to address various doctrinal and disciplinary issues within the Christian Church.
During the 5th century CE, a notable figure named Marcion was a Gallo-Roman aristocrat and military leader who served under the Western Roman Emperor Anthemius. He was instrumental in defending the city of Arverni (modern-day Clermont-Ferrand) against the invading Visigoths.
In the 9th century CE, a Frankish nobleman named Marcion was appointed as the Count of Nantes by the Carolingian ruler, Charlemagne. He played a significant role in the administration of the Carolingian Empire and was involved in various military campaigns.
Another individual named Marcion gained prominence in the 12th century CE as a prominent theologian and philosopher. He was a proponent of the scholastic method and contributed to the development of medieval Christian thought. His writings on logic and metaphysics were widely studied and debated in the universities of that era.
It is important to note that while the name Marcion has been present throughout history, its usage has been relatively limited compared to other given names. Nevertheless, it has left an indelible mark, particularly in the realms of religion, philosophy, and politics, where individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions.
People
Marcion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marcion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marcion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marcion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marcion 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Marcion a common name?
We classify Marcion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marcion most popular?
The single biggest year for Marcion was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marcion is about 7 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 Marcion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marcion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marcion 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 Marcion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marcion 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 Marcion 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 Marcion?
See how many Americans are named Marcion on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.