Marquavion
An invented name derived from the French "marquis" meaning a nobleman.
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Marquavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marquavion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marquavion births was 2004 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marquavion. 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.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
2004
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,329
Tracked since 1997
Census
Marquavion in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 132 people with the first name Marquavion, which placed it at #48,390 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,390
National first-name rank
People counted
132
132 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marquavion
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Marquavion is Black at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Marquavion described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Marquavion at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.9% · 124
- Two or more races2.3% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 2
- White0.8% · 1
Popularity
Marquavion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marquavion from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 118 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marquavion 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 Marquavion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marquavions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marquavion
The name Marquavion is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic and Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the combination of the words "marc" and "avion." The word "marc" means "horse" or "stallion," while "avion" is believed to have been a reference to a particular type of bird or winged creature.
In the early medieval period, variations of this name were found in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas that were once inhabited by Celtic and Germanic peoples. It is said that the name was borne by several notable figures during this time, although records from that era are often incomplete or fragmented.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marquavion can be found in an ancient manuscript from the 9th century, which chronicles the life and deeds of a warrior chieftain who led his tribe to victory in a series of battles against invading forces. This manuscript, though fragmented, provides a glimpse into the significance and meaning of the name during that time period.
As the centuries passed, the name Marquavion continued to be used, albeit in various forms and spellings. In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the region of what is now modern-day France bore this name. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of reality were widely studied and discussed among the intellectual circles of his time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find Marquavion being the name of a renowned explorer and navigator who sailed the seas in search of new lands and civilizations. His voyages took him across vast oceans and led to the discovery of several uncharted territories, earning him a place in the annals of exploration history.
In the 18th century, a prominent artist and sculptor from Italy bore the name Marquavion. His intricate and exquisite works of art, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology, were celebrated throughout Europe and remain highly regarded to this day.
The 19th century saw the rise of a brilliant mathematician and theoretical physicist named Marquavion, whose groundbreaking discoveries and theories laid the foundation for many of the scientific advancements that followed. His contributions to the field of mathematics and physics are still studied and revered by scholars and academics worldwide.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Marquavion throughout history. While its origins may be shrouded in mystery and legend, this name has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the annals of human civilization, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.
People
Marquavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marquavion 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
Marquavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marquavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marquavion 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Marquavion a common name?
We classify Marquavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marquavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Marquavion was 2004, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marquavion is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Marquavion in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 132 people with the name Marquavion, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,390 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Marquavion in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Marquavion?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Marquavion appears almost entirely male. Of the 128 people counted with this name, 99.2% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Marquavion?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Marquavion is Black at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Marquavion most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Marquavion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (124 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Marquavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marquavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marquavion 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 Marquavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marquavion 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 Marquavion 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.
How many people have the name Marquavion?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Marquavion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.