Marc
Meaningdedicated to Mars · French form of Mark
- US rank
- #1,235
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #60 in 1970
162 babies were named Marc in the US in 2025. It has dropped 149 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1901–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marc you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Marc
Marc Hagit Cucurella
Spanish association football player
Choose Marc and your child shares a first name with Marc Hagit Cucurella, a Spanish association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Marc, like who?” Marc Hagit Cucurella's Wikipedia article is available in 58 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,549 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marc, 162 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marc would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarc first shows up in US birth records in 1901, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 124 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1970, when it ranked #60. Today it's #1,235, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarc was 8.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,323 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,549.
- TrendMarc has slipped 149 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,235. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMarc is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #702, followed by New Jersey (#766) and New York (#798). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- MeaningMarc is a French form of Mark, which means “dedicated to Mars”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Marc
Marc is a boy name of French and Latin origin meaning “dedicated to Mars”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-arc”. US birth records list Marc for boys from 1901 to 2025, in 117 of those 125 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #60 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,235, with 162 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 61,644 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 70,671 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,816 boys |
| 1930s | 46 | 21,777 boys |
| 1940s | 383 | 2,612 boys |
| 1950s | 1,079 | 927 boys |
| 1960s | 1,652 | 605 boys |
| 1970s | 1,917 | 522 boys |
| 1980s | 1,115 | 897 boys |
| 1990s | 733 | 1,364 boys |
| 2000s | 444 | 2,251 boys |
| 2010s | 191 | 5,238 boys |
| 2020s | 108 | 9,244 boys |
Other spellings of Marc
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Marc
What does the name Marc mean?
Marc means “dedicated to Mars” in French, as a form of Mark.
What is the origin of the name Marc?
Marc has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Marc a boy or girl name?
Marc is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marc?
Marc ranked #1,235 for US boys in 2025, given to 162 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#60).