Marquise
Meaningmarquess, noble title · French
- US rank
- #2,304
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #370 in 1995
60 babies were named Marquise in the US in 2025. It has dropped 725 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marquise you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,490 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marquise, 60 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marquise would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarquise first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1995, when it ranked #370. Today it's #2,304, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarquise was 4.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,490.
- TrendMarquise has slipped 725 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,304. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Marquise means “marquess, noble title”.
About the name Marquise
Marquise is a boy name of French origin meaning “marquess, noble title”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ise”. US birth records list Marquise for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 57 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #370 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,304, with 60 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 263,852 girls |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 164,204 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 89,847 girls |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 258,621 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 64,226 boys |
| 1980s | 65 | 15,449 boys |
| 1990s | 241 | 4,147 boys |
| 2000s | 130 | 7,676 boys |
| 2010s | 72 | 13,847 boys |
| 2020s | 48 | 20,877 boys |
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 Marquise
What does the name Marquise mean?
Marquise means “marquess, noble title” in French.
What is the origin of the name Marquise?
Marquise has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Marquise a boy or girl name?
Marquise is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marquise?
Marquise ranked #2,304 for US boys in 2025, given to 60 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#370).