Boys name · California
Marcus in California
Marcus was the 218th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 170 babies named Marcus that year. Since 1914, California families have named 23,428 babies Marcus.
Popularity over time
Marcus in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 326th |
| 1932 | 9 | 363rd |
| 1949 | 26 | 336th |
| 1964 | 142 | 199th |
| 1979 | 314 | 117th |
| 1994 | 643 | 96th |
| 2010 | 370 | 146th |
| 2025 | 170 | 218th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 326th in 1914 to 218th in 2025.
The most babies named Marcus in California in a single year was 643, in 1994. Its best showing was 88th among boys names in 1983.
Across the country, Marcus reached its best rank of 13th in Mississippi (1984). See Marcus in every state →
How popular is Marcus in California?
Marcus was the 218th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 170 babies named Marcus that year. Since 1914, California families have named 23,428 babies Marcus.
How many babies are named Marcus in California?
In 2025, 170 babies were named Marcus in California. The most babies named Marcus in California in a single year was 643, in 1994.
What is the rank of Marcus in California?
Marcus ranked 218th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 88th among boys names in 1983.
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.