Marqueshia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "marquis" and a suffix.
Name Census estimates that about 50 living Americans carry the first name Marqueshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marqueshia today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marqueshia births was 1992 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marqueshia. 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 Marqueshia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
50
~ 1 in 6,855,087 Americans
Peak year
1992
9 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2001 SSA rank
#16,982
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Marqueshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marqueshia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 32 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
Marqueshia 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 Marqueshia 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 Marqueshia
The name Marqueshia is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to be a unique combination of elements from various languages and cultures.
One possible derivation is from the French word "marquis," which refers to a nobleman of high rank. The suffix "-shia" may have been added to give the name a more feminine and exotic flair. Alternatively, it could be a blend of the French "marquis" and the Arabic name "Shia," creating a multicultural fusion.
Another theory suggests that Marqueshia is a creative variation of the name "Marcia," which has Latin roots and means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. The addition of the "-eshia" ending could be an attempt to make the name more distinctive and stylish.
While the name Marqueshia lacks a deep historical lineage, it has been embraced by some individuals in recent decades. One notable bearer of the name is Marqueshia Mickens, an American singer and songwriter born in 1991. She is known for her soulful R&B vocals and has released several albums and singles.
Another person named Marqueshia is Marqueshia Johnson, an American professional basketball player born in 1993. She played college basketball for the University of South Carolina and was drafted by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA in 2015.
In the world of literature, Marqueshia Alexander is an American author who has written several books, including "The Marqueshia Chronicles" series, which explores themes of self-empowerment and personal growth.
Marqueshia Simmons is an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded the company "Marqueshia's Treats," which specializes in gourmet baked goods and desserts.
Lastly, Marqueshia Pitts is an American activist and community organizer who has worked tirelessly to promote social justice and equality, particularly in the areas of racial equity and LGBTQ+ rights.
While the name Marqueshia may not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent years, reflecting the diverse and creative naming trends of modern times.
People
Marqueshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marqueshia 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
Marqueshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marqueshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 50 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marqueshia 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 6,855,087 US residents.
Is Marqueshia a common name?
We classify Marqueshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marqueshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Marqueshia was 1992, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marqueshia is about 35 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 Marqueshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marqueshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marqueshia in the SSA data are female. 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 Marqueshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marqueshia 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 Marqueshia 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 Marqueshia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.