Marquite
A rare feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Marquerite.
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Marquite. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marquite today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marquite births was 1983 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marquite. 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 Marquite. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
1983
23 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1986 SSA rank
#10,363
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Marquite: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marquite 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 Marquite during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 52 | 52 |
Geography
Where Marquites live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marquite
The name Marquite is believed to have originated from the Old French language, derived from the word "marquis," meaning a nobleman or lord. This name has its roots in the medieval era, specifically during the time of the Carolingian Empire in the 8th and 9th centuries.
Marquite was initially used as a title bestowed upon high-ranking officials and military commanders who governed a specific territory known as a march or border region. Over time, it evolved from a title into a given name, reflecting the aristocratic lineage and societal status associated with it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marquite can be found in the chronicles of the Frankish kingdom, where it was mentioned in reference to a nobleman who served under the reign of Charlemagne. This individual, known as Marquite of Neustria, played a pivotal role in the expansion and defense of the empire's borders.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Marquite. In the 11th century, Marquite de Montferrat was a prominent Crusader who participated in the First Crusade and later became the Prince of Galilee. Another prominent figure was Marquite of Anjou, who lived in the 13th century and served as a military commander during the Albigensian Crusade.
During the Renaissance period, the name Marquite gained further prominence. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was Marquite de Sade, a French nobleman and writer born in 1740, known for his controversial philosophical works and literary contributions.
In the 19th century, Marquite Lafarge made a mark in French history as a woman convicted of murder, leading to a famous trial that captured the public's attention. Another notable figure from this era was Marquite Lemonnier, a French sculptor and artist born in 1805, renowned for his exceptional works in the Neoclassical style.
While the name Marquite has its roots in the nobility and aristocracy of the past, it has transcended its original meaning and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds, carrying with it a sense of distinction and historical significance.
People
Marquite + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marquite 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
Marquite: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marquite?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marquite 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 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Marquite a common name?
We classify Marquite as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% 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 Marquite most popular?
The single biggest year for Marquite was 1983, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marquite is about 42 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 Marquite in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marquite a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marquite 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 Marquite still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marquite 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 Marquite 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 have the name Marquite?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.