Marcoa
A masculine name of Italian origin, possibly meaning "warlike" or "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Marcoa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marcoa today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marcoa births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marcoa. 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 Marcoa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,065
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Marcoa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marcoa 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 Marcoa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marcoa
The given name Marcoa has its origins in ancient Etruscan culture, dating back to the 8th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "marce," meaning "warrior" or "brave one." This name was commonly used among the Etruscan nobility and military elite.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcoa can be found in an inscription on an Etruscan tomb located near modern-day Tarquinia, Italy. This inscription dates back to the 6th century BC and mentions a nobleman named Marcoa Velthuri.
During the Roman era, the name Marcoa was adapted and Latinized, becoming "Marcus." This name gained significant prominence with the rise of the Roman Republic and Empire. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Marcus Tullius Cicero, the renowned Roman philosopher, orator, and statesman, who lived from 106 BC to 43 BC.
In the early Christian era, the name Marcoa resurfaced in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. It was often associated with religious figures and saints. One notable example is Saint Marcoa of Auvergne, a 6th-century French abbot and founder of the Abbey of Noblac.
During the Middle Ages, the name Marcoa was prevalent among the nobility and aristocracy in various parts of Europe. One prominent figure was Marcoa Polo, the famous Venetian merchant and explorer, who traveled extensively through Asia and introduced Europeans to the wealth and wonders of the East. He lived from 1254 to 1324.
In the Renaissance period, the name Marcoa experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Marcoa Antonio Raimondi, an Italian engraver and printmaker who lived from 1480 to 1534. His intricate engravings and etchings were highly influential in the development of Renaissance art.
As the name Marcoa spread across Europe, it also found its way into other cultures and languages. In Spanish-speaking regions, it became "Marcos," while in Portuguese it took the form "Marcos." One famous bearer of the Spanish variant was Marcos de Niza, a Franciscan friar and explorer who led expeditions in the southwestern United States in the 16th century.
People
Marcoa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marcoa 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
Marcoa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marcoa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marcoa 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 Marcoa a common name?
We classify Marcoa 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 Marcoa most popular?
The single biggest year for Marcoa was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marcoa is about 37 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 Marcoa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marcoa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marcoa 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 Marcoa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marcoa 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 Marcoa 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 Marcoa?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Marcoa on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.