How old is someone named Marquis?
The average Marquis is 30 years old.
Half of all living Marquises are between 22 and 38.
When was Marquis popular?
Parents have been choosing Marquis less often since its peak in 1990; 99 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 84 | 0 |
| 1920s | 103 | 0 |
| 1930s | 79 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 94 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 170 | 110 |
| 1960s | 265 | 220 |
| 1970s | 1,733 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 5,079 | 4,800 |
| 1990s | 9,006 | 8,700 |
| 2000s | 4,956 | 4,900 |
| 2010s | 2,637 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 822 | 820 |
How many Marquises are still alive?
About 24,000 Marquises are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 25,000 babies named Marquis since 1880.
Nearly every Marquis ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Marquis?
About half of living Marquises are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 47%
- Gen Z 34%
- Gen Alpha 10%
Is Marquis an old name?
Somewhat. Marquis is older than 52 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 Marquis will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Marquis a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.1% of living Marquises are men.
Names the same age as Marquis
NAME TWIN
Marquis's name twin is Jessy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jessy's age curve is the closest match to Marquis's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Marquis
How old is the average Marquis?
The average Marquis in the US is 30 years old. The median is 31, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marquis?
About 24,000 Marquises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 25,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Marquis most popular?
In 1990, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Marquis.
Is Marquis a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 47% of living Marquises, 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