Zamarcus
A modern invented name with potential meanings "zam" meaning excellent and "arcus" meaning arch.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zamarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zamarcus today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamarcus births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamarcus. 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 Zamarcus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,343
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zamarcus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamarcus 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 Zamarcus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamarcus
The name Zamarcus has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in central Italy around the 8th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan words "zamra," meaning "sun," and "marcuz," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." The combination of these two words suggests that Zamarcus was originally a name given to brave and valiant individuals who were perceived as having the strength and radiance of the sun.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamarcus can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions, etched onto various artifacts and monuments, provide valuable insights into the naming conventions and cultural traditions of the Etruscan people.
Throughout the centuries, the name Zamarcus has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Zamarcus Aemilius, a Roman general and statesman who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was renowned for his military campaigns against the Carthaginians during the Punic Wars and his efforts to strengthen the Roman Republic.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Zamarcus was a scholar and philosopher from the 1st century AD, known as Zamarcus Aurelius. He was influential in the spread of Stoic philosophy and is credited with writing several treatises on ethics and moral conduct.
In the 5th century AD, a Christian martyr named Zamarcus of Antioch gained recognition for his unwavering faith and sacrifice. He was persecuted and ultimately executed for refusing to renounce his beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Renaissance period, a notable artist and sculptor named Zamarcus Buonarroti, better known as Zamarcus Michelangelo, left an indelible mark on the art world. Born in 1475 in the Republic of Florence, he is celebrated for his masterpieces, including the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the iconic sculpture of David.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer, Zamarcus Voltaire, gained widespread acclaim for his works that challenged the established norms of the time and advocated for freedom of expression and religious tolerance. His biting satire and critical writings had a profound impact on the Age of Enlightenment.
People
Zamarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamarcus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zamarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamarcus 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zamarcus a common name?
We classify Zamarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamarcus was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamarcus is about 19 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 Zamarcus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zamarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamarcus 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 Zamarcus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zamarcus 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 Zamarcus 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 share the name Zamarcus?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.