Boys name · California
Marcus in California
In SSA data for California, 23,428 babies are named Marcus across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1914. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #218 most popular boys name, with 170 born.
Popularity over time
Marcus in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | #326 |
| 1932 | 9 | #363 |
| 1949 | 26 | #336 |
| 1964 | 142 | #199 |
| 1979 | 314 | #117 |
| 1994 | 643 | #96 |
| 2010 | 370 | #146 |
| 2025 | 170 | #218 |
The most Marcus births in California in a single year was 643, in 1994. Marcus's highest rank in California was #88, set in 1983.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #88 in 1983 to #574 in 1928, starting at #326 in 1914 and ending at #218 in 2025.
Nationally, Marcus's strongest state was Mississippi, where it hit #13 in 1984. See Marcus in every state →
How popular is Marcus in California?
In SSA data for California, 23,428 babies are named Marcus across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1914. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #218 most popular boys name, with 170 born.
How many babies are named Marcus in California?
California recorded 170 births of babies named Marcus in 2025.
What is the rank of Marcus in California?
Marcus ranked #218 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.