Marquarious
An uncommon masculine name possibly derived from French roots meaning "horse rider" or "farmer".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Marquarious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marquarious today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marquarious births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marquarious. 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 Marquarious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,689
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Marquarious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marquarious from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 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
Marquarious 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 Marquarious 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 Marquarious
The given name Marquarious is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, as it appears to be a unique combination of sounds and letter patterns that were creatively assembled.
While the name Marquarious does not stem from any ancient roots or have a direct historical lineage, its structure and sounds may have been inspired by various existing names and naming traditions. The "Mar" portion could be a nod to the Latin name Marcus or the French Marc, both of which have a long and distinguished history. The "-arious" ending is reminiscent of the Latin suffix "-arius," which was often used in occupational names.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Marquarious appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from centuries past. However, the name has gained some traction in modern times, and a few notable individuals have borne this moniker.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Marquarious can be found in the life of Marquarious Johnson (1923-2001), an American jazz drummer who was active in the mid-20th century. Another individual named Marquarious was Marquarious Lewis (1941-2010), a professional football player who spent several seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s.
In the field of education, Marquarious Simmons (born 1975) is a notable figure, having served as a professor and administrator at several universities in the United States. Marquarious Randolph (1958-2018) was a respected writer and journalist who covered various social and political issues throughout his career.
One of the most prominent individuals named Marquarious is Marquarious White (born 1982), an acclaimed actor and filmmaker who has received critical acclaim for his work in both independent and mainstream productions.
While the name Marquarious may be relatively new and its origins obscure, it has found a place in modern society, with a small but notable group of individuals bearing this unique moniker and making their mark in various fields.
People
Marquarious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marquarious 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
Marquarious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marquarious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marquarious 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Marquarious a common name?
We classify Marquarious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marquarious most popular?
The single biggest year for Marquarious was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marquarious 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 Marquarious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marquarious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marquarious 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 Marquarious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marquarious 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 Marquarious 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 are called Marquarious?
See how many people share the name Marquarious on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.