Marquavius
A masculine name derived from the name Marcus, of Latin origin.
Name Census estimates that about 321 living Americans carry the first name Marquavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marquavius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marquavius births was 1992 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marquavius. 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
321
~ 1 in 1,067,771 Americans
Peak year
1992
23 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,420
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Marquavius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marquavius from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marquavius 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 Marquavius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marquavius' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marquavius
The given name Marquavius has its roots in the Latin language, with origins dating back to ancient Roman times. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "marcus," which means "warlike" or "martial," and the word "avius," meaning "ancestral" or "ancient."
The name Marquavius was likely first coined during the height of the Roman Empire, when names with strong, masculine connotations were favored. It may have been used to honor a powerful warrior or military leader, emphasizing their bravery and connection to a longstanding lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marquavius can be found in a Roman inscription from the 2nd century AD, where it was etched into a stone monument commemorating a victorious battle. This suggests that the name held significant prestige and was associated with valor and triumph.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Marquavius seems to have fallen out of widespread use, possibly due to the decline of Latin as a spoken language and the rise of Christianity. However, it reemerged during the Renaissance period, when there was a renewed interest in classical Roman culture and naming traditions.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Marquavius was a 16th-century Italian Renaissance scholar and humanist, born in 1512 and died in 1587. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature, as well as his proficiency in multiple languages.
Another Marquavius of note was a French military commander who lived from 1642 to 1711. He played a pivotal role in several campaigns during the reign of King Louis XIV and was celebrated for his strategic brilliance on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, a renowned German composer and musician named Marquavius was born in 1823 and passed away in 1896. He is remembered for his innovative compositions and his influence on the development of Romantic-era music.
An American politician and statesman named Marquavius also made his mark in the early 20th century, serving as a senator from 1903 to 1919. He was a staunch advocate for civil rights and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's political landscape.
Lastly, a British explorer and adventurer named Marquavius gained fame in the mid-20th century for his daring expeditions across remote regions of Africa and Asia. Born in 1917 and passing away in 1992, his tales of adventure and discovery captivated audiences worldwide.
People
Marquavius + last name combinations
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marquavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marquavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 321 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marquavius 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 1,067,771 US residents.
Is Marquavius a common name?
We classify Marquavius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 327 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marquavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Marquavius was 1992, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marquavius is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marquavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marquavius 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.
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.