Marquiss
A French surname of nobility referring to a high-ranking aristocratic title.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Marquiss. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marquiss today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marquiss births was 1988 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marquiss. 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 Marquiss. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1988
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,242
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Marquiss: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marquiss from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 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
Marquiss 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 Marquiss 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 Marquiss
The given name Marquiss is believed to have originated from the French language. It is a variant of the name Marquis, which was derived from the medieval French title of nobility, "marquis." The title itself was derived from the Old French word "marchis," which referred to a nobleman charged with defending a border territory or "marche."
The earliest known usage of the name Marquiss can be traced back to the 12th century in France, where it was commonly used among the aristocratic families. Some historical references suggest that the name was popularized during the Crusades, when many French noblemen participated in the military campaigns.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Marquiss was Marquiss de Villeneuve, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure during the reign of King Louis IX of France and participated in the Seventh Crusade.
In the 15th century, Marquiss de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer, played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1757 and served as a major-general in the Continental Army, becoming a close friend and aide to General George Washington.
Another notable figure with the name Marquiss was Marquiss de Sade, a French nobleman, revolutionary politician, and writer. Born in 1740, he is infamous for his libertine sexuality and writings that explored themes of violence, criminality, and blasphemy. His works, such as "Justine" and "The 120 Days of Sodom," were considered highly controversial and were banned for their explicit content.
In the 19th century, Marquiss de Condorcet, a French philosopher, mathematician, and political theorist, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and social reform. Born in 1743, he was a prominent figure during the French Revolution and advocated for the rights of women and the abolition of slavery.
Another notable bearer of the name was Marquiss de Saussure, a Swiss geologist, and naturalist who lived from 1740 to 1799. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of alpinism, as well as his contributions to the study of geology and meteorology.
While the name Marquiss has its roots in French nobility, it has since been adopted and used across various cultures and regions. Its association with aristocracy and historical figures has contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Marquiss + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marquiss 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
Marquiss: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marquiss?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marquiss 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Marquiss a common name?
We classify Marquiss as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marquiss most popular?
The single biggest year for Marquiss was 1988, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marquiss is about 33 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 Marquiss in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marquiss a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marquiss 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 Marquiss still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marquiss 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 Marquiss 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 Americans are named Marquiss?
You can see how many people share the name Marquiss on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.