Lemarcus
A boy's name of Latin origin with 402 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Lemarcus peaked during the Millennial wave, when 25 babies received this name in a single year (1985). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Lemarcus has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Lemarcus is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lemarcus is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, combining the Le- prefix with Marcus, from the Latin name connected to Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike.'
The Le- prefix, common in African American naming traditions, transforms the classical Marcus into something more distinctive and culturally expressive. Lemarcus has a strong, three-syllable sound and gained some cultural visibility through NFL and NBA athletes who bear similar names.
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Phonetically, Lemarcus belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their classical, dignified ending — a hallmark of Latin and Greek masculine names. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Lemarcus’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lemarcus has 40+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 43 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 75 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 102 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 146 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 31 | — |
The Story of Lemarcus
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1985, Lemarcus is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Lemarcus are most likely born between 1975 and 1995.
How rare is Lemarcus?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lemarcus is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 146 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lemarcus by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Lemarcus per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(40 years, 1974–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #13288 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13316 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13460 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10198 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13271 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13420 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10319 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8523 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13674 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8726 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7942 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10207 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9723 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10803 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8307 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8141 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4942 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10923 |
| 1998 | 14 | #4788 |
| 1997 | 9 | #6408 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2021