Baby Name Popularity Profile

Marco

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Marco.

✦ Dedicated to Mars 🌍 Latin, Italian, Spanish traditional mythological
National Rank (2025) #370
All-Time Peak Rank #174 Achieved 1996
Total U.S. Births 76,578 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1910 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 2,117 births in 2005
💡 The Marco Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Dedicated to Mars
Language Origin Latin, Italian, Spanish
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Roman praenomen Marcus, which is thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war.
Common Nicknames
Rico
Alternative Spellings
Marko
Pronunciation: MAR-koh
Themes & Categories
traditional mythological
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Marco

According to SSA data, Marco achieved its highest historical rank of #174 in 1996. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2005 with 2,117 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 20.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Marco across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -20.6% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,117 births in 2005
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 64 yrs
Registry Streak 116 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 276
1920s: 469
1930s: 373
1940s: 473
1950s: 1,272
1960s: 3,731
1970s: 7,914
1980s: 9,824
1990s: 17,004
2000s: 19,125
2010s: 11,126
2020s: 4,991

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ma-rco
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico
States with Data 41
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #279 2,862 2000 +7.4% Growth
California #261 21,204 1994 +12.6% Growth
Texas #249 14,583 2000 +15.3% Growth
Nevada #379 622 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 582 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #257 3,299 2005 +50.0% Growth
Illinois #321 4,430 1998 17.1% Decline
Colorado #379 1,055 2000 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #266 2,195 2012 16.7% Decline
Connecticut #290 841 2004 Insufficient historical volume
New York #289 5,612 2004 3.0% Decline
District of Columbia Unranked 306 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #461 593 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #467 1,029 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #284 1,258 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #460 353 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #577 1,180 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #381 622 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #476 1,332 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #512 779 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #471 131 2005 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #507 946 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 431 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #757 624 1978 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #360 1,544 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 98 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #602 517 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #530 591 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #568 258 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #620 409 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 267 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #862 380 1979 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #663 938 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 131 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #530 185 2003 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 229 1979 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 32 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 271 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 313 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 173 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 101 2006 Insufficient historical volume

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