Marqies
A masculine name of English origin derived from the title "Marquis".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Marqies. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marqies today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marqies births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marqies. 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 Marqies. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,696
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Marqies: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marqies 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 Marqies during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marqies
The name Marqies is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars believe that it may have its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, where the word "mar-ki" was used to refer to a type of precious gemstone or mineral. Others trace its lineage to the Phoenician civilization, where the name "Marqai" was borne by a minor deity associated with the sea and maritime trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a fragmentary text from the Library of Ashurbanipal in ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to the 7th century BCE. This text appears to mention a figure named "Marqies-shar," though the context and significance of this individual remain obscure.
Throughout the centuries, the name Marqies has been borne by a handful of notable individuals, though their impact on history has been relatively minor. One such figure was Marqies al-Qahiri, an Arab philosopher and scientist who lived in the 10th century CE and contributed to the fields of optics and astronomy.
In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Marqies de Montfort gained notoriety for his role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. His legacy is a controversial one, as he was responsible for the brutal massacre of countless civilians during the siege of Béziers.
Moving into the Renaissance era, Marqies Pisano was an Italian artist and architect who worked in the early 16th century. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Marqies Everett was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont between 1829 and 1843.
Finally, in the realm of literature, Marqies Thorpe was a British novelist and poet who lived from 1915 to 1986. While not widely celebrated, his works explored themes of existentialism and the human condition.
Despite its relative obscurity, the name Marqies has endured throughout the ages, carried by a diverse array of individuals across various cultures and eras. Its unique sound and mysterious origins continue to captivate those who encounter it, inviting speculation and curiosity about the stories and histories it may hold.
People
Marqies + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marqies 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
Marqies: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marqies?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marqies 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 Marqies a common name?
We classify Marqies 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 Marqies most popular?
The single biggest year for Marqies was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marqies is about 28 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 Marqies in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marqies a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marqies 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 Marqies still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marqies 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 Marqies 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 share the name Marqies?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.