Jmarcus
A boy's name of Latin origin with 46 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jmarcus is a two-syllable boy's name with a classical, dignified sound — a hallmark of Latin and Greek masculine names. With only 46 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jmarcus is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jmarcus is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, a creative compound of the initial J — possibly representing James or John — with Marcus, from the Latin Marcus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'belonging to the god of war.' The prefix-initial naming style echoes traditions in African American naming and certain rural American communities.
Jmarcus is rare in SSA records. Its J-Marcus construction creates a name with a strong classical Roman core — Marcus was one of the most common Roman praenomina — and a distinctive, personalized opener.
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Jmarcus is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Jmarcus has been recorded as a boy's name since 1988, with 46 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jmarcus has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 22 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | — |
The Story of Jmarcus
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Jmarcus is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jmarcus are most likely born between 1988 and 2001.
How rare is Jmarcus?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jmarcus is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 1990s with 22 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1988–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | #13491 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8675 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11211 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9971 |
| 1994 | 8 | #6655 |
| 1991 | 9 | #5722 |
| 1988 | 6 | #6805 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2008