How old is someone named Marcus?
The average Marcus is 35 years old.
Half of all living Marcuses are between 23 and 47.
When was Marcus popular?
Marcus is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1984 but no single era. You'll meet Marcuses of every age.
Popular names of 1984 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 482 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,056 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,055 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,308 | 280 |
| 1940s | 3,271 | 1,400 |
| 1950s | 8,748 | 5,900 |
| 1960s | 14,659 | 12,000 |
| 1970s | 39,840 | 36,000 |
| 1980s | 52,324 | 49,000 |
| 1990s | 46,640 | 45,000 |
| 2000s | 35,740 | 35,000 |
| 2010s | 24,163 | 24,000 |
| 2020s | 8,884 | 8,800 |
How many Marcuses are still alive?
About 220,000 Marcuses are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 240,000 babies named Marcus since 1880.
Most Marcuses ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Marcus?
About one in three living Marcuses are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 6%
- Gen X 21%
- Millennial 36%
- Gen Z 26%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Marcus an old name?
Somewhat. Marcus is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Marcus will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Marcus a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Marcuses are men.
Names the same age as Marcus
NAME TWIN
Marcus's name twin is Aaron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aaron's age curve is the closest match to Marcus's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Markus (28)
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Questions about the name Marcus
How old is the average Marcus?
The average Marcus in the US is 35 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marcus?
About 220,000 Marcuses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 240,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Marcus most popular?
In 1984, when about 6,100 baby boys were named Marcus.
Is Marcus a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 36% of living Marcuses, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this