Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Marco.
National Rank (2025)
#370
All-Time Peak Rank
#174 (1996)
Total U.S. Births
76,578
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Marco Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Marco scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-20.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,117Births in 2005
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesMa-rco
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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