Marcusjames
A masculine name combining the Latin Marcus meaning "warrior" and James meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Marcusjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marcusjames today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marcusjames births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marcusjames. 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 Marcusjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,348
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Marcusjames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marcusjames 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 Marcusjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marcusjames
Marcusjames is a unique and intriguing given name that combines two distinct names with rich historical roots. The first part, Marcus, traces its origins to ancient Rome, derived from the Roman name Marcus, which means "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. The name Marcus was widely used among Roman aristocratic families and was borne by several notable figures throughout history.
The second part of the name, James, has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'akov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It gained widespread popularity through the New Testament figure of James, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name James has been widely used across various cultures and religions, with many variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcus can be found in the writings of ancient Roman historians and authors, such as Plutarch and Cicero. Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD), the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, is perhaps one of the most famous bearers of the name Marcus in antiquity.
The name James has a long and distinguished history, with several notable figures bearing this name. James, the son of Zebedee and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is considered the first to bear this name in Christian tradition. Saint James the Great, the patron saint of Spain, is another significant figure associated with this name.
Throughout history, there have been several influential individuals who carried the name Marcus or James. Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (63-12 BC), a Roman statesman and general, played a crucial role in the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus. James I of Aragon (1208-1276) was a renowned King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona, known for his military prowess and expansion of the Aragonese territories.
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), a Jamaican political activist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, was a prominent figure in the early 20th century. James Joyce (1882-1941), the celebrated Irish novelist and poet, is renowned for his groundbreaking work "Ulysses" and his innovative literary techniques.
James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States and a key architect of the US Constitution, is another notable bearer of the name James. While the name Marcusjames itself is rare, it carries the weight of these historical figures and the rich cultural heritage associated with its component names.
People
Marcusjames + last name combinations
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FAQ
Marcusjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marcusjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marcusjames 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 Marcusjames a common name?
We classify Marcusjames 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 Marcusjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Marcusjames was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marcusjames is about 13 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 Marcusjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marcusjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marcusjames 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 Marcusjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marcusjames 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 Marcusjames 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 Marcusjames?
Find out how many people share the name Marcusjames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.