Boys name · Tennessee
Marcus in Tennessee
Marcus was the 295th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 30 babies named Marcus that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 7,112 babies Marcus.
Popularity over time
Marcus in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 254th |
| 1928 | 5 | 446th |
| 1946 | 14 | 267th |
| 1962 | 56 | 126th |
| 1978 | 188 | 37th |
| 1994 | 110 | 70th |
| 2009 | 89 | 102nd |
| 2025 | 30 | 295th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 254th in 1912 to 295th in 2025.
The most babies named Marcus in Tennessee in a single year was 221, in 1977. Its best showing was 29th among boys names in 1977.
Across the country, Marcus reached its best rank of 13th in Mississippi (1984). See Marcus in every state →
How popular is Marcus in Tennessee?
Marcus was the 295th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 30 babies named Marcus that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 7,112 babies Marcus.
How many babies are named Marcus in Tennessee?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Marcus in Tennessee. The most babies named Marcus in Tennessee in a single year was 221, in 1977.
What is the rank of Marcus in Tennessee?
Marcus ranked 295th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among boys names in 1977.
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.