Marcous
Of Arabic origin, meaning "warlike" or "like Mars".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Marcous. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marcous today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marcous births was 2000 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marcous. 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 Marcous. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2000
7 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,780
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Marcous: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marcous 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 Marcous 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marcous
The name Marcous finds its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "markos," which means "consecrated to the god Mars." This connection to the Roman god of war and agriculture suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with warrior-like qualities or those associated with agricultural pursuits.
In the early days of Christianity, the name gained prominence through the figure of John Mark, one of the four evangelists and the author of the Gospel of Mark. He is believed to have been born in Jerusalem during the 1st century CE and played a pivotal role in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ throughout the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Marcous was Marcous of Arethusa, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed for his beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His unwavering faith and sacrifice made him a revered figure in early Christian history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Marcous gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Byzantine influence. Notable figures from this era include Marcous the Deacon, a 9th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian who contributed significantly to the development of Eastern Orthodox theology.
In the Renaissance period, Marcous Musurus, a renowned Greek scholar and humanist born in 1470, played a pivotal role in the revival of classical Greek literature. He was instrumental in the publication of many ancient Greek texts and contributed to the spread of Greek learning throughout Europe.
Another notable figure was Marcous Gheeraerts the Elder, a Flemish Renaissance painter born in 1520. He was renowned for his portraits of royalty and the nobility, and his works are considered masterpieces of the Flemish Baroque style.
In more recent times, Marcous Garvey, a Jamaican political activist and leader of the Black Nationalism movement, left an indelible mark on history. Born in 1887, he advocated for the economic and social empowerment of people of African descent and inspired the Black Pride movement worldwide.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and significance associated with the name Marcous, which has transcended cultures and eras, leaving an enduring legacy across various fields of human endeavor.
People
Marcous + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marcous 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
Marcous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marcous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marcous 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Marcous a common name?
We classify Marcous as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marcous most popular?
The single biggest year for Marcous was 2000, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marcous is about 26 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 Marcous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marcous a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marcous 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 Marcous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marcous 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 Marcous 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 common is the name Marcous?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.